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Speedboats Collection

"Speedboats: Unleashing the Thrill of Adventure on Water" Lebanon, Beirut

Background imageSpeedboats Collection: Kaye Don, inset, 1891 - 1981. World record breaking car and speedboat racer

Kaye Don, inset, 1891 - 1981. World record breaking car and speedboat racer
2638497 Kaye Don, inset, 1891 - 1981. World record breaking car and speedboat racer. Seen here are the American and English boats competing in the Harmsworth Trophy in 1931

Background imageSpeedboats Collection: Lebanon, Beirut. The Beirut skyline from Zaitunay Bay

Lebanon, Beirut. The Beirut skyline from Zaitunay Bay

Background imageSpeedboats Collection: Lebanon, Beirut. The marina at Zaitunay Bay

Lebanon, Beirut. The marina at Zaitunay Bay

Background imageSpeedboats Collection: Miss England Speedboat

Miss England Speedboat
Miss England was the name of a series of speedboats used by Henry Seagrave and Kaye Don to contest world water speed records in the 1920s and 1930s. Date: circa 1950

Background imageSpeedboats Collection: Amphibious army exercises in East Anglia, 1941

Amphibious army exercises in East Anglia, 1941
Amphibious army exercises in East Anglia: troops attacking an enemy seaplane with fast motorboats, 1941. Protecting East Anglian waterways from possible enemy landings

Background imageSpeedboats Collection: The Flying Dinghy (Colour Litho)

The Flying Dinghy (Colour Litho)
2783468 The Flying Dinghy (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The flying dinghy)

Background imageSpeedboats Collection: Cashmans Dock, Lake Mead, Nevada, USA

Cashmans Dock, Lake Mead, Nevada, USA, showing the speedboat, The Arumine, skippered by Jim Cashman. Date: late 1930s

Background imageSpeedboats Collection: Speedboat symphony

Speedboat symphony
Ido Meirovich

Background imageSpeedboats Collection: Lines and circles

Lines and circles
Ido Meirovich

Background imageSpeedboats Collection: Trials of Miss England II. Kaye Don in the motor-boat Miss England II, with Mr R E Garner

Trials of Miss England II. Kaye Don in the motor-boat Miss England II, with Mr R E Garner, mechanic, on land. Lough Neagh. Northern Ireland. 20th January 1931

Background imageSpeedboats Collection: Competitor taking part in the Daily Mirror Handicap Trophy Race for outboard hydroplane

Competitor taking part in the Daily Mirror Handicap Trophy Race for outboard hydroplane on Oulton Broad in Suffolk. 6th August 1953 watscan - - 21/01/2010

Background imageSpeedboats Collection: The Royal Yacht Brittania on a Tour of Canada 1st June 1959

The Royal Yacht Brittania on a Tour of Canada 1st June 1959 RL4861-6

Background imageSpeedboats Collection: P. G. Stanton the winner of heat one for the outboard hydroplanes in the Daily Mirror

P. G. Stanton the winner of heat one for the outboard hydroplanes in the Daily Mirror
P.G. Stanton the winner of heat one for the outboard hydroplanes in the Daily Mirror Handicap Trophy Race at Oulton Broad in Suffolk. 6th August 1953 watscan - - 21/01/2010

Background imageSpeedboats Collection: The winning hydroplane in the Daily Mirror Handicap Trophy Race on Oulton Broad in

The winning hydroplane in the Daily Mirror Handicap Trophy Race on Oulton Broad in Suffolk. 149 Geisha owned by P.G. Stanton. 6th August 1953 watscan - - 21/01/2010

Background imageSpeedboats Collection: Aquaplaning on Biscayne Bay, Miami, Florida, USA

Aquaplaning on Biscayne Bay, Miami, Florida, USA. Date: 1940

Background imageSpeedboats Collection: Laundry out to dry, Italy

Laundry out to dry, Italy
Bedding hanging to dry on lines over a canal; Italy

Background imageSpeedboats Collection: Harbor At Sunrise

Harbor At Sunrise

Background imageSpeedboats Collection: Carlingford Yacht Marina, Co Louth, Ireland

Carlingford Yacht Marina, Co Louth, Ireland

Background imageSpeedboats Collection: Carnlough, Co. Antrim, Ireland

Carnlough, Co. Antrim, Ireland

Background imageSpeedboats Collection: Commodore Gar Wood in his speedboat, Miss America V

Commodore Gar Wood in his speedboat, Miss America V
Miami Beach, Florida: March 22, 1927. Commodore Gar Wood in his speedboat, Miss America V, with which he won the annual Biscayne Bay Regatta with a new salt water speed record of 56.13 mph

Background imageSpeedboats Collection: The start of the 160 mile Miami to Nassau powerboat race

The start of the 160 mile Miami to Nassau powerboat race
Miami, Florida: April 14, 1961. The start of the 160 mile Miami to Nassau powerboat race as the leaders churn through Government Cut on the way to the Gulf Stream

Background imageSpeedboats Collection: Fleet air arm by G. H. Davis

Fleet air arm by G. H. Davis
The Fleet Air Arm -- cruisers as modified by aircraft equipment. A feature of the Navy represented in the Jubilee Review programme

Background imageSpeedboats Collection: Speed boat tearing through the water

Speed boat tearing through the water
A speed boat called Firefly making waves on the still green water with a pier and paddle steamer in the background. Date: 1928

Background imageSpeedboats Collection: Illustration, red and grey speedboat, side view

Illustration, red and grey speedboat, side view

Background imageSpeedboats Collection: Picture No. 11674965

Picture No. 11674965
Speedboat in Water Village Water taxi passing walkway and shacks on stilts in river. Date:

Background imageSpeedboats Collection: Winner of the 180 mile West Palm Beach to Lucaya-Freeport Gatewa

Winner of the 180 mile West Palm Beach to Lucaya-Freeport Gatewa
West Palm Beach, Florida June 14, 1965 The spear-nosed aluminum power boat won the 180 mile West Palm Beach to Lucaya-Freeport Gateway Marathon

Background imageSpeedboats Collection: Girl speedboatdriver to race in Presidents Cup races

Girl speedboatdriver to race in Presidents Cup races
New York, New York: September 15, 1927. Miss Circuit Rider, Helen Hentschel of Whitestone in Queens will participate when the fastest speedboats in the country race in the Presidents Cup

Background imageSpeedboats Collection: Helen Hentshel of New York wins the Class B Outboard Races

Helen Hentshel of New York wins the Class B Outboard Races
Lake Templin, Germany: 1926. Helen Hentschel of New York wins the Class B Outboard Races on Lake Templin in Germany, with an average speed of 28.7 mph

Background imageSpeedboats Collection: NFS (London Region) fire float on the Thames, WW2

NFS (London Region) fire float on the Thames, WW2
A motor launch fire float under tow by a fireboat on the River Thames



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"Speedboats: Unleashing the Thrill of Adventure on Water" Lebanon, Beirut. The Beirut skyline from Zaitunay Bay - where speedboats conquer the waves and offer breathtaking views of this vibrant city. Beirut. The marina at Zaitunay Bay - a playground for speedboat enthusiasts seeking adrenaline-fueled adventures amidst luxurious surroundings. Miss England Speedboat - embodying elegance and power, this sleek vessel glides effortlessly through the water, leaving spectators in awe. Amphibious army exercises in East Anglia, 1941 - showcasing the versatility as they seamlessly transition from land to water during military operations. The Flying Dinghy (Colour Litho) - an artistic depiction capturing the sheer excitement and freedom experienced while riding a high-speed dinghy across open waters. Cashmans Dock, Lake Mead, Nevada, USA - home to heart-pounding races and daring maneuvers performed by skilled speedboat pilots against a backdrop of stunning natural beauty. Speedboat symphony - witness the harmonious blend of roaring engines and crashing waves as these vessels dance together in perfect synchronization. Lines and circles - tracing intricate patterns on calm waters with their precise movements, speedboats create mesmerizing visual displays that captivate all who watch them glide by. Aquaplaning on Biscayne Bay, Miami, Florida, USA – feel your heart race as you witness fearless daredevils defy gravity while skimming across shimmering turquoise waters at incredible speeds. Donaghadee's former Arun Class lifeboat "City of Belfast, " battling heavy seas with unwavering determination – a testament to both strength and resilience in treacherous conditions Fleet air arm by G. H Davis – an iconic image immortalizing naval aviation history alongside swift speedboats that served as essential support vessels during wartime operations. Speedboat tearing through the water.