When he was in his 20s, Quen Cultra built a boat and sailed it around the world. Forty years later, the retired Illinois real estate developer was ready for another adventure.
Voyage around the world ends in tragedy —
When he was in his 20s, Quen Cultra built a boat and sailed it around the world. Forty years later, the retired Illinois real estate developer was ready for another adventure.
Leo Sherman
Cultra, left, recruited friends Leo Sherman, center, and Joe Strykowski to set sail for an around-the-world journey.
Voyage around the world ends in tragedy —
Cultra, left, recruited friends Leo Sherman, center, and Joe Strykowski to set sail for an around-the-world journey.
Leo Sherman
Former school superintendent Leo Sherman wasn't sure he would like sailing when he agreed to join the voyage.
Voyage around the world ends in tragedy —
Former school superintendent Leo Sherman wasn't sure he would like sailing when he agreed to join the voyage.
Leo Sherman
The three men and other crew set sail from the Florida Keys in August 2007, a date marking the 40th anniversary of Cultra's first round-the-world sail. They made stops in Belize, Panama, Ecuador, the Galapagos, Tahiti, Bora Bora, Samoa, Australia, Bali and Mauritius. They took their time, enjoying the endless horizons of the seas and meeting up with family and friends along the way. <br />
Voyage around the world ends in tragedy —
The three men and other crew set sail from the Florida Keys in August 2007, a date marking the 40th anniversary of Cultra's first round-the-world sail. They made stops in Belize, Panama, Ecuador, the Galapagos, Tahiti, Bora Bora, Samoa, Australia, Bali and Mauritius. They took their time, enjoying the endless horizons of the seas and meeting up with family and friends along the way.
Katie Easey
The crew prepared meals in the catamaran's intimate galley.
Voyage around the world ends in tragedy —
The crew prepared meals in the catamaran's intimate galley.
Stuart McMahon
On January 19, 2009, two tropical cyclones -- or hurricanes -- bore down on Madagascar, near where the Queequeg was sailing.
Voyage around the world ends in tragedy —
On January 19, 2009, two tropical cyclones -- or hurricanes -- bore down on Madagascar, near where the Queequeg was sailing.
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The storms generated powerful waves that overturned the Queequeg II as it headed from Mauritius to Madagascar.
Voyage around the world ends in tragedy —
The storms generated powerful waves that overturned the Queequeg II as it headed from Mauritius to Madagascar.
Leo Sherman
Leo Sherman talks to the U.S. Coast Guard five minutes after he was pulled from the water by the crew of the Auto Banner.
Voyage around the world ends in tragedy —
Leo Sherman talks to the U.S. Coast Guard five minutes after he was pulled from the water by the crew of the Auto Banner.
Leo Sherman
Leo Sherman is reunited with his wife and two children at Chicago's O'Hare Airport.
Voyage around the world ends in tragedy —
Leo Sherman is reunited with his wife and two children at Chicago's O'Hare Airport.
Melissa Sherman
Four years later, Leo Sherman is finally able to share his story. He recently told his harrowing tale of survival to the Los Angeles Adventurers Club.
Voyage around the world ends in tragedy —
Four years later, Leo Sherman is finally able to share his story. He recently told his harrowing tale of survival to the Los Angeles Adventurers Club.
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