William Deltoris Pinkney III (September 15, 1935 – August 31, 2023) was an American sailor and executive. In 1992, he became the first African American to sail around the world solo via the Cape of Good Hope and Cape Horn.
The story of his trip was told in the documentary The Incredible Voyage of Bill Pinkney, based on Pinkney’s own footage. The film won a 1992 Peabody Award. He also wrote a children’s book about his experiences called Captain Bill Pinkney’s Journey.
Follow this link to view CBS News Chicago’s tribute to Pinkney.