Sir Francis Chichester and the Voyage of the Century (1967)

A vintage 1967 publication documenting Sir Francis Chichester’s historic solo voyage around the world aboard Gipsy Moth IV.

This book captures the spirit of post-war British exploration, endurance, and ocean adventure.

Voyage of the Century

Vintage Sphere Books edition, 1967.

Published shortly after the famous voyage, the book combines documentary photography with journalistic storytelling from The Sunday Times.

Journey Around the World

Sir Francis Chichester departing aboard Gipsy Moth IV in August 1966.

The voyage became one of the defining British adventure stories of the 1960s.

Close portrait of Sir Francis Chichester during the voyage.

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