Hidden Secrets of Jacques Cousteau, Notorious Ocean Explorer

A Single Franc

The Calypso was reportedly only one franc a year to rent from Thomas Loel, a millionaire of the Guinness family. The only requirement was Jacques was not allowed to tell anyone who helped him, and he could never ask for money again.

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