Robert Manry

Robert Manry was an American journalist best known for his courageous solo boat crossing of the Atlantic Ocean in 1965. He rowed a small, single-person boat named Tinkerbelle from Cleveland, Ohio, to England, covering approximately 3,000 miles over 78 days. His journey exemplified determination and adventurous spirit, inspiring many by demonstrating what can be achieved with perseverance. Manry's feat garnered widespread attention and remains a remarkable story of individual endurance and exploration.