Solar Voyager ends its transatlantic business

The Solar Voyager autonomous boat that runs on its solar panels got caught in a fishing net on June 23, 2016. It was recovered by the Canadian Navy on June 29 before being handed over to its designers. Attempt to cross the Atlantic aborted for the 4 m boat.

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1 Solar Voyager, the autonomous boat launched to conquer the Atlantic
Solar Voyager, the autonomous boat launched to conquer the Atlantic
2 Solar Voyager ends its transatlantic business
Solar Voyager ends its transatlantic business
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