Knighthood for Alec Rose, yachtsman
Jul. 07, 1968 - Now it's Sir Alec.: A knighthood for Alec Rose, the round-the-world yachtsman, was announced from 20, Downing Street today. The citation said: The Queen has been graciously pleases to approve that the honour of a Knighthood be conferred on Mr. Alec Rose. This recognizes the tenacity, skill and courage which he has displayed in his single-handed voyage around the world. Photo shows Sir Alec Rose and his wife, drink a champagne toast on the balcony of their greengrocery shop in Southsea today
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Announced Approve Citation Conferred Courage Displayed Downing Graciously Knighthood Pleases Recognizes Round-the-world Single-handed Tenacity Toast Yachtsman
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