The Epic Story of Robert Manry's Transatlantic Voyage

In 1965, Robert Manry embarked on an extraordinary journey, sailing alone across the Atlantic Ocean in a 13-foot sailboat. His story is one of courage, determination, and the power of the human spirit.

Manry was a 39-year-old engineer with no prior sailing experience when he set out from Falmouth, Massachusetts, on June 19, 1965. His boat, the "Tinkerbelle," was a tiny, open cockpit sailboat that was barely large enough to hold Manry and his supplies.

Tinkerbelle: The epic story of Robert Manry's transatlantic voyage

by Leona Hendrix

4.8 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	8267 KB
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Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	284 pages
Lending	:	Enabled
Paperback	:	112 pages
Item Weight	:	7.8 ounces
Dimensions	:	6 x 0.26 x 9 inches

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Manry's voyage was fraught with challenges. He was nearly shipwrecked in a storm, and he had to ration his food and water carefully. But he persevered, and after 76 days at sea, he finally reached Falmouth, England, on September 2, 1965.

Manry's story is an inspiration to anyone who has ever dreamed of achieving something great. It is a reminder that anything is possible if you have the courage to follow your dreams.

Manry's Early Life and Sailing Experience

Robert Manry was born in Cleveland, Ohio, on May 29, 1926. He grew up in a family of engineers, and he developed a love of science and technology at an early age.

Manry first became interested in sailing while he was a student at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He joined the MIT sailing club, and he quickly became a skilled sailor.

After graduating from MIT, Manry worked as an engineer for several years. But he never lost his love of sailing. In 1964, he decided to take a year off from work to sail across the Atlantic Ocean.

The Transatlantic Voyage

Manry's transatlantic voyage was a daunting undertaking. He was sailing alone in a small boat, and he had no prior experience sailing across an ocean.

But Manry was determined to make the journey. He spent months preparing for his voyage, and he carefully planned his route.

Manry set out from Falmouth, Massachusetts, on June 19, 1965. He sailed east across the Atlantic Ocean, and he made landfall in Falmouth, England, on September 2, 1965.

Manry's voyage was not without its challenges. He was nearly shipwrecked in a storm, and he had to ration his food and water carefully. But he persevered, and he eventually reached his destination.

Manry's Legacy

Robert Manry's transatlantic voyage was a major accomplishment. He was the first person to sail alone across the Atlantic Ocean in a boat under 16 feet long.

Manry's voyage inspired a generation of sailors. He showed that anything is possible if you have the courage to follow your dreams.

Manry's story is still told today. He is an inspiration to anyone who has ever dreamed of achieving something great.

Robert Manry's transatlantic voyage is a story of courage, determination, and the power of the human spirit. It is a reminder that anything is possible if you have the courage to follow your dreams.

If you are looking for a book that will inspire you, then I highly recommend reading "The Lone Voyager: The Epic Story of Robert Manry's Transatlantic Voyage." It is a book that will stay with you long after you finish reading it.

Tinkerbelle: The epic story of Robert Manry's transatlantic voyage

by Leona Hendrix

4.8 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	8267 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	284 pages
Lending	:	Enabled
Paperback	:	112 pages
Item Weight	:	7.8 ounces
Dimensions	:	6 x 0.26 x 9 inches

FREE