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Donald Charles Alfred Crowhurst (1932 – July 1969) was a British businessman and amateur sailor who disappeared while competing in the Sunday Times Golden Globe Race, a single-handed, round-the-world yacht race held in 1968–69.
Oct 2, 2019 · The mysterious and tragic disappearance of the single-handed sailor Donald Crowhurst more than 50 years ago continues to fascinate. Nic Compton explains why
Feb 7, 2018 · The Mercy starring Colin Firth portrays Donald Crowhurst's tragic attempt to sail around the world single-handedly in the first race of its kind. Maritime specialist Jeremy Michell sheds light on the perils of sailing alone, the progress of yacht racing, and the importance of remembering failure.
British businessman Donald Crowhurst entered the 1968 Golden Globe Race to sail around the world, only to meet a tragic end in the Atlantic. Unable to afford a better vessel, he knowingly left port with a leaky boat — but even that isn't what ultimately did him in.
What really happened to sailor Donald Crowhurst on the voyage that inspired The Mercy? Acclaimed director James Marsh reveals his theory about the tragic Brit played by Colin Firth. Thomas...
Donald Charles Alfred Crowhurst (1932 – July 1969) was a British businessman and amateur sailor who disappeared while competing in the Sunday Times Golden Globe Race, a single-handed, round-the-world yacht race held in 1968–69.
Mar 13, 2018 · Sailor Donald Crowhurst disappeared during the 1968 Golden Globe Race. Now his tale has inspired two movies this year, including a Hollywood blockbuster.
