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Corentin de Chatelperron Chittagong - Bangladesh

I cross oceans in a boat made of jute

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In 2008, Corentin de Chatelperron, still a student, was researching the natural fibre jute in Bangladesh. A few months later, he set off on the first boat in the world to be made form this material. Discover his incredible journey. 

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