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Alec Rose: Solo yachtsman

The exploits of Portsmouth greengrocer Alec Rose captured the imagination and curiosity of the world when he attempted to circumnavigate the globe single-handed.

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DOUG GILLON

The exploits of Portsmouth greengrocer Alec Rose captured the imagination and curiosity of the world when he attempted to circumnavigate the globe single-handed.