The photos came with the log book. A true first hand account of the 1905 transatlantic race. An event that became the stuff of legends. An Atlantic crossing record, that stood for a very long time. If you are a purest, you might argue that the record still stands as the boats that have broken the record are so very different.
In today’s world it is hard to imagine dressing as show to race across the atlantic.
Virginie Heriot, I have written about her before, many consider her France’s most famous woman yachtsman. I am certain she was never not properly dressed for any occasion. The Photo, I found and purchased before I ever read the caption. I was pretty certain it could be no one but Virginie.