Sir Francis Chichester arriving in the Thames in his yacht, Gypsy Moth IV, following his epic single-handed voyage around the world. Sir Francis was the first man to race around the world solo with only one port of call, Sydney, the journey took nine months and one day.
These pictures were taken by Bill Lettice and Albert Groom, who as members of Tewkes Creek Yacht Club, formed part of the escort from Southend to Tilbury.
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My dad bert foulger in motor launch pitsea or Chelsea from PLA holehaven. With crew Ted and stan .handed a sliver tanked. Drinking vessel .to sir Francis on his yacht in thames when on escorting there craft up the thames. Gun fleet launch and havengore motor launch also. In photos. All PLA. Motor launch.London.i find the photos and send.
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