He navigated alone through the Southern Ocean, Cape Horn, and across vast, often treacherous waters. His successful circumnavigation made Gypsy Moth IV a national treasure and Chichester a knight, knighted by Queen Elizabeth II using the very sword of Sir Francis Drake. The yacht instantly became a symbol of resilience, daring, and British seafaring excellence. Following years of neglect, Gypsy Moth IV was eventually restored in the early 2000s thanks to a major conservation effort.