Popular Australian sailor, Jessica Watson’s famous boat called Ella’s Pink Lady is now kept at The Queensland Maritime Museum. The yacht was purchased by the museum in collaboration with the Commonwealth governments. The yacht is considered part of history as Jessica Watson is the youngest person to sail solo and unassisted around the world in 2009/2010.
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How old was Jessica Watson when she sailed around the world alone?
Jessica Watson was just 16 years old when she made history as the youngest person to sail around the world alone and unassisted.
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When did Jessica Watson leave?
Jessica Watson left on sail alone and unassisted on 18 October 2009. She departed Sydney and headed northeast, crossing the equator in the Pacific Ocean before crossing the Atlantic and Indian Oceans. According to sources, she sailed nearly 23,000 nautical miles.
When did Jessica Watson return?
Jessica Watson returned from her adventurous sail to Sydney on 15 May 2010, just three days before her 17th birthday.
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