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Birth of Jessica Watson
Jessica Watson was born on the Gold Coast in Queensland, Australia. She was the second child born to New Zealand couple Roger and Julie Watson. -
Started planning tp cercomnavitgate the world
Started planning it in early 2008 -
Announced she was curcomnavugating the world
Told the public in early May of 2009 -
"Pink Lady" test run
During the boats test sail it colided with the "Silver Yang" and the "Pink Lady" got destroyed. -
Started her Journey
Left from Sydney, Australia -
Crossed the equator
Jessica crossed the equator on the 19th of November 2009. -
The halfway point on the voyage
Jessica was half way done her voage on 25th of January 2010. -
Crossed the Prime Meridian
Jessica crossed from the Western Hemisphere to the Eastern Hemisphere. -
Returned from her journey
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Young Austrailian of the Year Award
Jessica recived the Young Australian of the Year Award in 2011 -
Medal of the Order of Austraila
Jessica was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia