Boats - Sailing - Ships
Jul. 27, 1969 - July 27th 1969 The lone sailor sensation Donald Crowhurst never went round the world Donald Crowhurst, the man hailed as a hero sailing single-handed around the world, never left the Atlantic during the 243 days he was at sea. The sensational discovery of his fake voyage was announce by the Sunday Times newspaper, who organized the Golden Globe race. Crowhurst presumed dead after his 41-foot trimaran Teighnmouth Electron was found drifting 700 miles west of the Azores on July 10th, was favourite to win the £5, 000 prize for the fastest time in the race. At the time he vanished it was disclosed he was under considerable mental strain. Crowhurst who was 36 was married with four young children. Photo Shows: A picture of Donald Crowhurst seen aboard his trimaran before the start of the round the world race last October
