Sir Francis Chichester in Southern Latitudes Exhibition

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Gipsy Moth V

In 1982 she was charter for the first Around Alone race.  Lone sailor Desmond Hampton ran GMV aground on Gabo Island after failing to wake from a nap. Hampton knew GMV was doomed so he did his best to salvage what gear he could. He was assisted by the light keeper from Gabo Island.

Anna Symcox
GIPSY MOTH FUND C/O UKSA
ARCTIC ROAD
Cowes
Isle of Wight
PO31 7PQ



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