Jun. 06, 1968 - Big air sea rescue operation begins after dramatoc distress signal from Yachtsmen in Atlantic race: A dramatic air-sea rescue operation begann in the Atlantic today after a distress signal was picked up from Frenchman Joan de Kat in his trimaran YAKSHA, a competitor in the lone Trans-Atlantic yacht race. His message, which said the yacht was breaking up, came early today when he was 600 miles West of Ireland. All shipping in the area have been alerted. Photo shows Frechman Joan de Kat who sent out a distress signal today.
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5614 x 4400 px | 47.5 x 37.3 cm | 18.7 x 14.7 inches | 300dpiDate taken:
6 June 1968Photographer:
KEYSTONE Pictures USAMore information:
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Jun. 06, 1968 - Big air sea rescue operation begins after dramatoc distress signal from Yachtsmen in Atlantic race: A dramatic air-sea rescue operation begann in the Atlantic today after a distress signal was picked up from Frenchman Joan de Kat in his trimaran YAKSHA, a competitor in the lone Trans-Atlantic yacht race. His message, which said the yacht was breaking up, came early today when he was 600 miles West of Ireland. All shipping in the area have been alerted. Photo shows Frechman Joan de Kat who sent out a distress signal today. (Credit Image: Keystone Pictures USA/ZUMAPRESS)