What is recorded here
This blue commemorative plaque records: Sir Alec Rose 1908 - 1991 Freeman of the City landed on Southsea beach on 4th July 1968 on completion of his single-handed voyage round the world in Lively Lady Recorded plaque organisation: Portsmouth City Council.
Sir Alec Rose was a British yachtsman who gained fame for completing a solo circumnavigation of the globe, landing at Southsea beach in 1968; he was honored as a Freeman of the City for this achievement.
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