Tony Bullimore
Tony Bullimore | |
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| Born | 15 January 1939 Southend-on-Sea, Essex, England |
| Died | 31 July 2018 (aged 79) |
| Education | Claremont High School, Kenton |
| Occupation(s) | Businessman, international yachtsman |
| Spouse | Lalel Bullimore (m. 1960s) |
Tony Bullimore (15 January 1939 – 31 July 2018) was a British businessman and international yachtsman. During the 1996–97 Vendée Globe solo round-the-world yacht race, his vessel lost its keel and capsized in the Southern Ocean. He survived for four days inside the upturned hull before being located and rescued by the Australian Navy.