Speedboat Collection (page 2)

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

Rehearsals at the speed boat pool Battersea pleasure gardens for the TV broadcast of Five Bob at the Fun Fair. Girls who have won heats

Paul McCartney pulls a boat into the jetty which John Lennon had been out on Loch Earn, Perthshire, where The Beatles were staying during their Scottish tour. 21st October 1964

Donald Campbell takes Bluebird on Coniston Water for the first time. 4th November 1966. Campbell was killed instantly on 4th January 1967 whilst attempting to break his own water-speed record of

Sir Henry Segrave circa 1930 in his motor boat Miss England (On 29 March 1927, Segrave was the first man to attain a speed of over 200 mph)

Sir Malcolm Campbell seen here talking to some young admirers inbetween tests he is conducting on his boat Bluebird 1947

Sir Malcolm Campbell conducts speed trials of his boat Bluebird on Coniston Water, 1947

Lancs. Hydroplane Racing Club. National Meeting at Carr Mill Lake, St. Helens. B. W
Lancs. Hydroplane Racing Club. National Meeting at Carr Mill Lake, St. Helens. B.W. Savidge in Antelope 1 (No.6) of B.O.R.C. London, pictured at speed during todays championships

Hydroplane Racing Club. National meeting at Carr Mill Lake, St. Helens, this picture was taken during the 1st heat of the X class championships. June 1952 P005366

Glamour showgirl. You just can t keep showgirls Lynn Paton and Vera Williamson, of Southport Lancs. away from the beach. June 1960 M4283-004

Tim Brookshaw in action at Manchester November 1958

Frank Hanning-Lee seen here in the White Hawk speed boat after the crafts first test run on Lake Windermere. August 1952 C4140-001

First Picture of the White Hawk speedboat at Speed. It can be seen riding on its hydrofins with the main body-work well out of the water The boat is owned and operated by Frank and Jean Hanning Lee

Billy Nichols competing in the Daily Mirror Outboard Motor Championship at Oulton Broad. August 1950 025400/19

Billy Nichols seen here competing in the Daily Mirror Outboard Motor Championship at Oulton Broad. August 1950 025400/18

The Daily Mirror Outboard Motor Championship at Oulton Broad. August 1950 025400/13

Ipswich Bay, Annisquam, Massachusetts, USA

Speed Boat
A motorboat with a group of people speeds across the water. The boat is a Gar Wood 19 Custom Roundabout, Series 910. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Speedboat off prom Eastbourne
A small speed boat leaves a white wake as it passes below Eastbourne pier, Sussex. Two young male holidaymakers look down on it. First published The Sunday Times Date: circa 1991

Iguazu Falls on Argentina side and tourist boat on Iguazu River, Brazil and Argentina border

Unknown hydroplane underway, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Unknown hydroplane underway, 19th January 1912

Unknown hydroplane underway, 1914. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Unknown hydroplane underway, 1914

Unknown speedboat underway. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Unknown speedboat underway

Brela, Makarska riviera, Croatia. The Makarska riviera is the name given to a 60 mile stretch of Croatias Dalmatian Adriatic coast popular with tourists

Sir Malcolm Campbells Bluebird, 1938. Blue Bird K3 is a hydroplane powerboat commissioned in 1937 by Sir Malcolm Campbell (1885-1948). From Speed. [W.D. & H.O. Wills, Great Britain and Ireland, 1938]

A speedboat crossing Lake Wanaka in Otago, New Zealand

Navy SEALs practice high speed boat cast and recovery
Navy SEALs jump from the high speed boat to the tied off inflatable boat small (IBS) and then into the water during cast and recovery operations in Pearl Harbor in Oahu, Hawaii in 1996

Young woman modelling on a boat
Young woman (Model - Geraldine Hill) modelling on a boat on the River Thames. 1959

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Man fishing from boat with Sunshine Skyway Bridge in Florida in Background

Yachts in the marina at the Old Town of Hvar with St Marks Chruch bell tower (left) on Hvar Island, Croatia

Cadenabbia on Lake Como, Lombardy, Italy

Aerial of Power Boat in Bay Georgian Bay, Ontario, Canada

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

Harbor At Sunrise

Diving Into A Lake

Carlingford Yacht Marina, Co Louth, Ireland

Carnlough, Co. Antrim, Ireland

crossing the bridge
Haitham AL Farsi

Miss England speedboat - world water speed record
Miss England III, last of a series of speedboats used by Henry Segrave and Kaye Don to contest world water speed records in the 1920s and 1930s

Pinel Island Pinel Bay Saint Martin Sint Maarten Caribbean
A dramatic view of the Pinel Bay, Pinel Island, ilet de Pinel, Petite Clef, Rue de Grande Caye as seen from a high vantage point. Island of Saint Martin Sint Maarten, Caribbean

Speed: Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster
Speed - Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster. It reads: Speed is a great asset; but its greater when its combined with quickness. ~ Ty Cobb

Sailors navigate the waters in a riverine command boat
July 12, 2011 - Sailors assigned to Riverine Squadron 2 participate in pre-deployment exercises in a riverine command boat near Norfolk, Virginia

An unmanned rigid-hull inflatable boat on the James River in Newport News, Virginia
August 14, 2014 - An unmanned seven-meter rigid-hull inflatable boat operates autonomously on the James River in Newport News, Virginia

Pranks in the Briny - aqua planing
A group of boys play in the sea. One boy gives aqua planing a go but doesn t stay on long. Date: 1932

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

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"Speedboat Adventures: From Torquay Marina to the Taiga and Beyond" Embarking on a thrilling journey, Jim Davidson takes the wheel of his majestic Princess boat at Torquay Marina on that memorable day in July 1987. The wind tousles his hair as he sets sail, ready for an exhilarating ride. In times of peril, even the bravest seek assistance. RAF lifeboats come to the rescue, their unwavering dedication ensuring safety amidst turbulent waters. Their valiant efforts remind us of the importance of unity and support. Witnessing history unfold, we find ourselves transported back to a bygone era when speed was everything. The Hispano-Suiza H6C races against the Baby Bootlegger Speedboat in a heart-stopping competition where only one can claim victory. Crossing bridges both literal and metaphorical, speedboats carry us across vast expanses of water with ease and grace. Whether it's Padstow's enchanting Camel Estuary or Richard Branson's Virgin Atlantic Challenger crew sailing towards new horizons, these vessels symbolize boundless possibilities. Exploring hidden gems off Rogliano's coast reveals breathtaking beauty; Finocchiarola Islands stand tall while Elba Island paints a picturesque backdrop. A reminder that nature's wonders are best discovered from aboard these swift machines. From frosty fog to sunset hues painting the sky with vibrant colors - motorboats navigate through diverse landscapes along Siberia's Yenisei River. These daring voyages showcase humanity's relentless spirit in conquering untamed frontiers. As dawn breaks over Krasnoyarsk, a low-lying fog blankets the Yenisei River like a mysterious veil. Undeterred by obscurity, motorboats forge ahead fearlessly - their engines humming melodies of determination echoing through mist-laden air. Lebanon’s Beirut skyline beckons from Zaitunay Bay, where speedboats gracefully glide across the shimmering waters.