Dwight Long Autographed Print His Ketch Sailboat

Updated August 13, 2026

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Lot number3102
AuctionBACK TO SCHOOL Hall of Fame Autographs & Antiques Auction
DateAugust 20, 2026 at 6:00 PM EDT
Auction houseBlue Crab Auction
LocationAnnapolis, Maryland

Dwight Long (1912–2001) was an acclaimed American adventurer, documentary filmmaker, and author best known for his historic solo sailing voyages and Academy Award-winning World War II cinematography. The Idle Hour was the beloved 32-foot wooden ketch that Dwight Long sailed solo around the world. This image depicks him being caught in the tradewinds off of Tahiti.

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