1968 Press Photo 50ft Ketch Voortrekker

Preparing To Face The Atlantic Alone: On Saturday (June 1), 43 yachts from 10 countries with 3,000 miles of lonely Atlantic ahead of them -set out from Plymouth single -handle for Newport, Rhode Island. Yesterday yachtsmen were stowing gear and stores in readiness for the start. Photo Shows:- The 50ft. ketch Voortrekker, one of the favourites, from South Africa, was being victualled by Mr. Bruce Dalling, with the help of his sister, Mrs. Carole Charmier, and her daughter, Emmy.

Photo measures 8 x 10 inches.

Photo is dated 5-28-1968.

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