If anyone has interesting photos or information which is relevant to the Transglobe Expedition, please e-mail them to TGExpedition@aol.com (jpgs or text) and they will be included where possible.
THE FILM:
Filming Richard Burton in, Covent Garden, London.
To the Ends of the Earth was, we believe, the last film Burton made before he died. Note also director Bill Kronick (in hat).
Burton & Kronick
Caption competition: E-mail your suggestion for the picture on the right. The best caption gets a free Transglobe sew-on badge – Wow!!
Who is this? Another sew-on badge will go to the first person who e-mails the identity of the ‘Budget man’
ARTIST:
Maryclare Foa joined the Benjamin Bowring as expedition artist in Spitzbergen for the final phase.
THE SHIP’S BELLwhich was engraved in memory of Poul Andersson and presented to his family after the expedition
Bothie: This is a photo of the very rare Bothie soft toy – only about 11 were made!
This is a model of the Kista Dan before she became the MV Benjamin Bowringin 1979. The model is owned by the Victoria Museum in Australia.
This is the cover of a promotional brochure of the Kista Dan when she was first built for Lauritzens
Trust Aims
To establish, develop and maintain a trust fund from the income of which periodic grants will be made to humanitarian, scientific or educational projects which, in the opinion of the trustees, reflect the spirit, dedication and inspirational values of the Transglobe Expedition and which would enable those benefiting from such grants to achieve worthwhile ambitions and inspire others to do likewise.
Selection Procedure
The trustees will, from time to time, consider applications which have been submitted during the period since any previous award. The investment income accumulated by the trust fund will be used to support those projects which are considered by the trustees to be most appropriate to the aim described above.
Application Procedure
Applications can be submitted at any time. Applicants may use the attached form together with outline details to make an initial request for a grant.
