Dr. Alain Bombard Person Place: Europe First Name: Alain Last Name: Bombard Birth/Death: b. October 27, 1924, d. July 19, 2005 Dr. Alain Bombard, a physician, was famous for sailing across the Atlantic Ocean in a Zodiac inflatable raft, only 4.5 metres (15 ft) long, taking only a sextant and few provisions. Origin: Paris, France Return to Explore Dr. Alain Bombard Watch this in action: