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William Deltoris Pinkney III (September 15, 1935 – August 31, 2023) was an American sailor and executive. In 1992, he became the first African American to sail around the world solo via the Cape of Good Hope and Cape Horn .
Willie "Bill" Pinkney (August 15, 1925 – July 4, 2007) was an American performer and singer. Pinkney was often said to be the last surviving original member of The Drifters, who achieved international fame with numerous hit records. He was chiefly responsible for its early sounds.
Willie „Bill“ Pinkney (* 15. August 1925 in Dalzell, South Carolina, USA; † 4. Juli 2007 in Daytona Beach, Florida, USA) war ein US-amerikanischer R&B -Sänger. Pinkney war das letzte überlebende Originalmitglied der Drifters [1], die mit zahlreichen Hits internationalen Ruhm erlangten.
1. Sept. 2023 · Bill Pinkney, the first Black sailor to circumnavigate the globe alone by the arduous southern route — rounding the five great capes of the earth’s southernmost points of land, most notably the...
7. Sept. 2023 · Bill Pinkney, who battled storms, dehydration, sleep deprivation and loneliness while sailing alone around the world, becoming the first Black sailor to do so by way of a treacherous route...
31. Aug. 2023 · Bill Pinkney was a sailor, author, and educator who circumnavigated the world alone in 1990-1992. He also captained the replica of the slave ship "La Amistad" and inspired many with his stories and legacy.
8. Aug. 2003 · Learn about the life and achievements of Capt. William "Bill" Pinkney, the first Black man to solo-circumnavigate the world via Cape Horn and a sailing legend. From his childhood in Chicago to his voyages around the world, his career in cosmetics, his honors and awards, and his legacy.
