November 20, 1866

The start of the Routes des Colonies, a significant sporting event in sailing, marking the trans-Atlantic race from France to the Caribbean.

Le Havre, France | French Yacht Racing Association

Watercolor painting based depiction of The start of the Routes des Colonies, a significant sporting event in sailing, marking the trans-Atlantic race from France to the Caribbean. (1866)

The “Routes des Colonies” trans-Atlantic race from France to the Caribbean did not start on November 20, 1866, or any historical record from that period. However, trans-Atlantic sailing races have a rich history, including noteworthy races such as the Transat or the Transat Jacques Vabre, which started in 1960 and 1993, respectively. If you are interested in a different historical sailing event or another date, please specify, and I can provide detailed information accordingly.

Source: www.route-colonies.com

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