Jessica Watson

By lairaaarnold

  • 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

  • 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