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John Fairfax, Who Rowed Across Oceans, Dies at 74

02/21/12

Permalink 12:00:48 am, by For Your Consideration Email , 58 words   English (US)
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John Fairfax, Who Rowed Across Oceans, Dies at 74

From the New York Times:

He crossed the Atlantic because it was there, and the Pacific because it was also there.

He made both crossings in a rowboat because it, too, was there, and because the lure of sea, spray and sinew, and the history-making chance to traverse two oceans without steam or sail, proved irresistible.

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Comment from: Jack Jodell [Visitor] Email · http://jackjodell53.wordpress.com/
FYC,
Incredible feats for a remarkable man.
02/21/12 @ 08:41

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