Donald Crowhurst

Donald Crowhurst

athlete United Kingdom

Donald Crowhurst was a British sailor who became infamous for his participation in the 1968 Golden Globe Race. His journey turned tragic when he began to falsify his navigation logs while drifting aimlessly in the Atlantic Ocean. Crowhurst's mental state deteriorated during the race, and he ultimately disappeared, presumed dead, in what is often cited as a poignant tale of desperation and the psychological challenges of solo ocean racing.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
18,545
Power
805$
Sentiment
3.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Israel 1 3.00 0.20% +0% 9,216,900 18,545 $400,000 805$
Totals 1 9,216,900 18,545 $400,000 805$
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Israel Israel: Donald Crowhurst's tragic story during the 1968 Golden Globe Race is well-known, as he reported false positions before ultimately losing his sanity and dying at sea. 3

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