1971 Press Photo Off on Atlantic Trip - By Speedboat

Off on Atlantic Trip - By Speedboat. 26 year old Dane, Hans Tholstrup, pictured when he left Copenhagen recently in an 22ft open speedboat on an attempt to cross the Atlantic. Hans has installed an automatic system to stop his boat an release a sea anchor if he falls overboard during the 6,000 miles voyage to New York.

Photo measures 10.25 x 8 inches.

Photo is dated 6-6-1971.

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