Feature published in 'The Times' to coincide with the 2018 release of the film 'The Mercy', directed by James Marsh and starring Colin Firth and Rachel Weisz. The film tells the story of Teignmouth electronics engineer and inexperienced sailor Donald Crowhurst and his ill-fated attempt to win The Sunday Times 1968 non-stop round-the-world solo sailing race. The feature includes a time-line of events and stills from the film.

Item number 93946
Category Press Cutting
Type Film Publicity
Language English
Country of origin UK
Related people Donald Crowhurst (Subject)

Part of the Anthony Attard Collection