In 1965, he ordered the construction of the Gypsy Moth IV from Gosport-based Camper and Nicholsons, to designs by John Illingworth and Angus Primrose. Launched in March 1966, with yard number 916, the Gypsy Moth IV measures 38 feet - 11.73 m - long at the waterline and 16 m overall. Francis Chicester wrote in the book "Gipsy Moth Circles the World": "For years, it stuck in my mind. He even confided in Life Magazine: "Now that I've finished, I don't know what will become of Gipsy Moth IV. Gipsy Moth IV has no sentimental value for me.

Source: The Guardian March 01, 2024 05:55 UTC