VOYAGE IN NINE TOM YAWL TO MEW ZEALAND.
FATHER AND DAUGHTER SAIL FROM PLYMOUTH. An adventurous voyage to New Zealand by Mr. W. Unitt and his daughter Dora, in the nine-ton yawl, the Merganser, began from Plymouth last week. A crowd gathered al the spot whence the Pilgrim Fatliers sailed and cheered as the yawl left the harbour. • Mr. Unit I and his daughter were in the best of spirits, and looking forward with pleasure lo their trip alone, except for a cat. The lrsl ports of call will be cape Finistcrre, Oporto and Lisbon. The voyagers hope to reach Capetown by October. Mr. Unitt said he would sail the boat himself at night and Dora by day. He had received offers to accompany them from all over the country. London, Sept. 1). A liner spoke to Mr. Unitt in the Bay of Biscay. The lone navigators reported all well.
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Manawatu Herald, Volume XLVII, Issue 2933, 8 September 1925, Page 2
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150VOYAGE IN NINE TOM YAWL TO MEW ZEALAND. Manawatu Herald, Volume XLVII, Issue 2933, 8 September 1925, Page 2
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