Original b/w silver gelatin press photograph of Norwegian explorer Thor Heyerdahl (1914–2002) (holding camera) and his crew on board the papyrus vessel 'Ra II' on their voyage from Safi in Morocco (May 17, 1970) to Barbados in the Caribbean (July 12, 1970). Back with handwritten notes, stamped newspaper publication date (October 12, 1970) and stamped 'Photo E'. Oak wood frame with double glazing. Visible size 16×22 cm. Frame size 25×32 cm.
The Ra Expeditions were two expeditions undertaken in 1969–70 by Norwegian explorer, archaeologist and author Thor Heyerdahl (1914–2002). The expeditions aimed to show that Egyptian/Phoenician boats made of papyrus could have reached America in ancient times. The first expedition failed when the boat, Ra (named after the Egyptian sun god of the same name), fell apart after eight weeks at sea. At this point it had traveled 5,000 km. The second expedition, Ra II, reached Barbados in 1970 - after 57 days at sea. Thor Heyerdahl had thus proved his theory.
This is an original b/w silver gelatin press photograph from 1970, which has a few surface creases. Furthermore signs of normal handling.
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