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Rowing for Fame
- Two oystermen, George Harbo and Frank Samuelsen, rowed across the Atlantic in 1896.
- They sought fame and fortune in a time when ordinary people could become celebrities.
Atlantic Storm
- Harbo and Samuelsen faced a harrowing storm during their journey, their boat capsizing.
- They survived by clinging to ropes tethered to the boat and righting it.
Transatlantic Rowing Feat
- Harbo and Samuelsen successfully crossed the Atlantic, a feat not repeated for 70 years.
- They were celebrated upon arrival and began a career as showmen.