Knox-Johnston
Britishnoun
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“It’s three times the size of the Nostromo’s,” production designer Jason Knox-Johnston told us.
From Salon • Jul. 17, 2025
Knox-Johnston made another solo circumnavigation 12 years ago because “these youngsters told me I was too old. I didn’t agree. I was only 68. I was still young.”
From Seattle Times • Apr. 19, 2019
Eighteen skippers set out in boats similar to those sailed by Knox-Johnston, which are not equipped with modern technology or satellite-based navigation aids.
From The Guardian • Dec. 6, 2018
"We could probably produce three or four teams because we're so strong in sailing," says Knox-Johnston.
From BBC • Sep. 26, 2013
The race, which was eventually won by a cheerful merchant navy officer named Robin Knox-Johnston, had been sponsored by the London Sunday Times.
From Time Magazine Archive
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