Atlantic 'kon-Tiki' Arrives (1956)

1956

Falmouth, Cornwall. After drifting across Atlantic for 87 days (from Nova Scotia) raft L'Egare the Second with three people and two cats finally arrive to Falmouth. GV. Raft floating out in the harbour, & NS. SV. Top view, masts and logs lashed together. SV. Raft cabin with cat sitting on sacking alongside. CU. One of the cats named Pov (French for flee). SV. Towards, three Frenchmen walking towards on way to immigration office, & SV. Pan. CU. Gaston Vanackeer smiling. CU. Bearded skipper Hen