Georgi Georgiev (sailor)
Georgi Georgiev's yacht Cor Karoli with which he circumnavigated the world (Nautical Museum Varna , Bulgaria)
Georgi Georgiev ( Bulgarian Георги Георгиев , born June 4, 1930 in Kardzhali , † May 13, 1980 in Odessa ) was a Bulgarian yachtsman and ocean captain.
Georgiev became known as the first Bulgarian to sail around the world . From December 20, 1976 to December 20, 1977 he was sailing the yacht Cor Karoli as part of his circumnavigation.
He was awarded the Order of Georgi Dimitrov as the Hero of the People's Republic of Bulgaria .
literature
- Georgiev, Georgi . In: Taschenlexikon Bulgaria , Bibliographisches Institut Leipzig 1983, page 69.
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|---|---|
| SURNAME | Georgiev, Georgi |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Георгиев, Георги (Bulgarian) |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Bulgarian yachtsman and ocean captain |
| DATE OF BIRTH | June 4th 1930 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Kardzhali |
| DATE OF DEATH | May 13, 1980 |
| Place of death | Odessa |