GMIV History
- GMIV Newsletters -
This page provides you with access to all of the Gipsy Moth IV project's quarterly newsletters since the project started in November 2004. There are some great images and stories in these newsletters that provide some of the behind the scenes details about the project.
- Chichester -
This page provides you with information about Sir Francis, the original voyage, the yacht and the incredible reaction to his achievements that saw him become a national hero.
- Timeline -
This page enable you to view the life of Sir Francis and Gipsy Moth IV from his brith in 1901 right through to when the yacht was re-launched following the restoration in 2005.
- Aviation -
In hs early years, Sir Francis was better known for his exploits as an aviator than a sailor. This page provides details of some of his exploits as a record breaking aviator and provides details of the famous Gypsy Moth aircraft that flew out to meet Sir Francis in the English Channel back in 1967.
- NZ Repairs -
This page provides you with all of the details about the incident in the Pacific in 2006 when Gipsy Moth IV struck a coral reef and the subsequent superhuman efforts undertaken in new Zealand to repair the damage and getthe project back on track. You can even watch the video footage of the whole process.
- Books -
There are several books about Sir Francis' life and his experiences as an aviator and sailor. This page provides details of the books that are available.
