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1950 - Two Men Sailing 25Ft Yacht To U.S.: Kevin O'riordan, 64, and Humphrey Barton, 50, set of from the Solent yesterday in a 25ft. yacht, with New York their destination. They hope to cross the Atlantic in six weeks. Mr. O'Riordan is an ex-policeman - Mr. Barton a boat designer. Their craft, the Vertue 35, was designed by him in Lymington. She weighs five tons and has been strengthened amidships for the ocean crossing. Photo Shows: The Vertue 35 seen as it left yesterday for America

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13160455
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46147133
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3719px x 5411px (1.1MB)
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(c) Keystone Pictures USA/ZUMAPRESS.com/Mary Evans
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