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Title:United Kingdom: Chichester Arrives Back In UK
Date:28th May 1967
Summary:In May, at the end of his epic 4-month solo voyage round the world, Francis Chichester sailed into Plymouth Hoe, escorted by hundreds of boats, large and small, to receive the accolade of the British people - 250,000 people waited to greet him. On land once more, the lone mariner who kindled the spirit of adventure throughout the world.
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Location:UK ENGLAND PLYMOUTH HOE HARBOURS
Reuters ID:LDL0010C37M57
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