Messing About in Boats: The Amazing Adventure of Bob Manry
WEWS-TV5 Footage of Robert Manry's Trip Across the Atlantic Pt. III
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- Date: 1965
- Segment Length: 07:31 min.
Segment Description: Manry receives his first fresh cup of coffee in more than two months. Jorgensen continues the interview, asking Manry about his supplies and his health. Manry goes on to tell of his problems with rudders breaking and describes the toolkit he brought, as well as the amount of water and other beverages. Jorgensen asks him about his food supply and the fresh fruit dropped to him from the Royal Air Force plane. Manry is questioned about his employment with the Plain Dealer and whether or not he is on a leave of absence. Manry describes his survival equipment and supplies. Jorgensen asks him about his family and how the idea of the trip began. Manry describes the trip he took with his son, Douglas, as well as what he would like to do in the future. Manry gives details regarding Tinkerbelle and her sails.
