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The Irish pilot who did the first east-west Atlantic crossing

The story of Irish Captain James Fitzmaurice from Laois, who piloted the first east-west Atlantic...

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14.16 16 Apr 2025


The Irish pilot who did the first east-west Atlantic crossing


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14.16 16 Apr 2025


The story of Irish Captain James Fitzmaurice from Laois, who piloted the first east-west Atlantic crossing in April 1928, is a fascinating one.

Joining Tom Dunne to discuss the background of this achievement is Dr Patrick McGarty, Senior Lecturer in Public Policy at Munster Technological University.


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