Original b/w press photograph of Norwegian explorer Thor Heyerdahl's (1914–2002) papyrus vessel 'Ra II' on the beach at Safi, Morocco prior to departure for Barbados in the Caribbean on May 17, 1970. Back with agency stamp, attached news telegram, handwritten notes and owner stamp ('Westport Public Library, Westport, Conn.[ecticut]'. Oak wood frame with double glazing. Visible size 20×25 cm. Frame size 30×35 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 papyrus vessels could have reached America in ancient times. The first expedition failed when the vessel, 'Ra' (named after the Egyptian sun god), fell apart after eight weeks at sea. By this time it had traveled 5,000 km. The second expedition, 'Ra II', set sail on May 17, 1970 from Safi in Morocco and - after 57 days at sea - reached Barbados on July 12. Thor Heyerdahl had thus proved his theory.
This is an original b/w silver gelatin press photograph from 1970, which appears with some yellowing/discoloration on the back. In addition, common handling marks.
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