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Archive FilmsYou are in: Devon > History > Archive Films > Francis Chichester archive  The yacht Gypsy Moth IV Francis Chichester archiveOn 28th May 1967 crowds of 250,000 turned out in Plymouth to welcome home Devon yachtsman Francis Chichester. This archive footage shows the huge flotilla of boats that came out to greet him.
Chichester had just sailed his yacht Gypsy Moth IV around the world in what was the first true circumnavigation via the three Capes of Hope, Leeuwin and Horn, making only one stop. The historic voyage took him 274 days. The black and white film shows the huge flotilla of boats sailing alongside to welcome Sir Francis' yacht as he passes the finishing line. His achievement is discussed as Gypsy Moth IV sailed into port as the sun sets on Plymouth Sound. Crowds cheer and flaresΜύ are set off as Sir Francis steps onto dry land once more.ΜύΜύΜύ last updated: 08/05/2008 at 15:17 You are in: Devon > History > Archive Films > Francis Chichester archive |
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