Marvin Creamer
Marvin Charles Creamer | |
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| Born | January 24, 1916 near Vineland, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Died | August 12, 2020 (aged 104) Raleigh, North Carolina, U.S. |
Marvin Charles Creamer (January 24, 1916 – August 12, 2020) was an American college professor and sailor, notable for being the first recorded person to have sailed around the globe without the aid of navigational instruments. Between December, 21, 1982, and May 17, 1984, Creamer and the crew of his 36-foot boat, Globe Star, circumnavigated the globe without a compass, sextant, watch, or other instrument.[1] The ship spent 511 days at sea.[2] As general guides, Creamer observed the sun and stars, currents, and occasionally the regional biological setting. In honor of his voyage, Rowan University created the Marvin Creamer Scholarship Fund.[3]
Personal life
Creamer was born near
Creamer turned 100 in January 2016,[4] and died on August 12, 2020, in Raleigh, North Carolina, aged 104.[5]
References
- ^ ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2020-08-18.
- ^ a b c Cromie, David (1997). "The Globe Star voyage". Rowan magazine. Archived from the original on 2008-01-10. Retrieved 2013-03-31.
- ^ Comengo, Carol. "Sailor-professor leads voyage to provide aid for Rowan students". Courier-Post. Retrieved 2013-03-31.
- ^ Queeney, Tim (2016-01-26). "Impressive circumnavigation remembered". Ocean Navigator. Retrieved 2016-01-29.
- ^ Marvin Charles Creamer-obituary
External links
- The Globe Star website
- Details of the 1980 Adventure are available from articles in 1981 Cruising World articles that can be viewed by going to www.KeyportYachtClub.com and selecting the Member Spotlight Page.
- Obituary for Marvin Creamer in The Economist, August 29 2020 edition.
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