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Lymantria dispar dispar, commonly known as the gypsy moth, European gypsy moth, or North American gypsy moth, is a moth in the family Erebidae that is of Eurasian origin. No Alan Turing, Too much Shakespeare, just for starters. Gipsy Moth IV will be open to the public on the following dates:Sir Francis Chichester became a mooring holder on the Chichester was already a distinguished record-breaker in the world of aviation, and it wasn’t long before he was planning his next adventure; to challenge the passage times of the fast 19th century wool clipper ships.Chichester commissioned a new yacht for the journey, a 54ft ketch he named Gipsy Moth IV. Hundreds of people attended a special reception and birthday party, where he was given the Freedom of the Beaulieu River by Edward, Lord Montagu.After her return, Gipsy Moth IV was preserved alongside Cutty Sark at Greenwich but, in need of restoration by the beginning of the century, was sold for £1 and a gin and tonic (Sir Francis Chichester’s favourite tipple) to the UK Sailing Academy in Cowes. Specifically designed to deal with the pressures of an extended solo voyage, the yacht would go on to help cement Chichester’s place in the history books.Intense preparations for the journey were soon underway, with local people playing a vital role in areas such as the rigging and food supplies. Chichester was honoured on a postage stamp, which showed him aboard Gipsy Moth IV, and more recently Gipsy Moth IV has been featured in the British passport. It has a range that extends over Europe, Africa, and North America. It is not just about celebrating UK creativity, it’s about making the most secure book that I can produce.”Hideous, kitsch design by committee, and there are only two creative women of note in 500 years of British Creative history, apparently. Visit us on an open day to see the famous vessel moored up at the bottom of the high street and even have a chance to climb aboard. It is not just about celebrating UK creativity, it’s about making the most secure book that I can produce.”A new passport is launched every five years in the interests of security to prevent counterfeiting.The new design features more intricate watermarks and images printed in inks, which react to UV and infrared light to reveal detailed patterns. All rights reserved. Sir Francis Chichester and Gipsy Moth IV continue to hold a special place in maritime history and Buckler's Hard is delighted to continue to be part of their story. Our website uses cookies to improve your user experience. See the full list of open days below.See a map plotting Sir Chicester's amazing journey, together with personal items from the voyage.On selected dates visitors to Buckler's Hard will be able to board Gipsy Moth IV and chat to crew about her amazing history. Perforated passport numbering Camper & Nicholson, her original boat builder in Gosport, carried out the £400,000 refit before a further drama-packed round-the-world voyage was undertaken for educational purposes.When Gipsy Moth IV went up for sale again, she was bought by business partners Eileen Skinner and Rob Thompson, founders of the Chichester was honoured on a postage stamp, which showed him aboard Gipsy Moth IV, and more recently Gipsy Moth IV has been featured in the British passport.Sir Francis Chichester and Gipsy Moth IV continue to hold a special place in maritime history and Buckler's Hard is delighted to continue to be part of their story.Chichester’s journey took 226 sailing days, against the clipper average of 230 days. Gipsy Moth IV sailing vessel surrounded by four floral emblems (rose, daffodil, thistle and shamrock); in addition to the multitone and electrotype, also Cornerstone®, Edgestone and (round shaped, bright) 'SkyLight' watermarks. The Passport Office has worked with banknote and passport specialist DeLaRue on the graphic design of the pages.Head of product design at the Passport Office Michael Borg says: “We will think which images work best from a security point of view and then work with DeLaRue to build those images together and then find ways to incorporate security measures.”The creative figures and their work were chosen by the Passport Office, which has come under some criticism for only selecting two women.Passport office director general Mark Thompson says: “We feel like we have a good representation of icons. Perforated passport numbering The passport number that is printed on page 1 of the passport, as well A holographic laminate covers the personal details page.Many of the security features will remain secret but some you can see, like perforated passport numbering at the bottom of each page, which become smaller as you flick through the passport.Home office minister for immigration James Brokenshire says: “The new passport is the latest step in an evolutionary process that began before Shakespeare’s time when a roll of parchment was issued as the first passport in 1378; the design has certainly come a long way.”Every five years the passport takes on a new theme and Brockenshire says: “Each iteration focuses on a different aspect of the people, history or environment of the people of the UK.”The new passport will be rolled out in a phased approach beginning in December 2015.The creative figures and their work were chosen by the Passport Office, which has come under some criticism for only selecting two women.Passport office director general Mark Thompson says: “We feel like we have a good representation of icons.