The World Water Speed Record

Author : Kevin Fedarko
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1439159866
Total Pages : 448 pages
Book Rating : 4.66/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Emerald Mile written by Kevin Fedarko and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2014-07 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The epic story of the fastest boat ride in history, on a hand-built dory named the "Emerald Mile," through the heart of the Grand Canyon on the Colorado river.

Author : Roy Calley
Publisher : Amberley Publishing Limited
ISBN 13 : 1445637987
Total Pages : 208 pages
Book Rating : 4.83/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The World Water Speed Record written by Roy Calley and published by Amberley Publishing Limited. This book was released on 2014-09-15 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first comprehensive and definitive history of the quest for one of the world’s most dangerous records.

Author : Steve Holter
Publisher : Evro Publishing Limited
ISBN 13 : 9781910505618
Total Pages : 304 pages
Book Rating : 4.17/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Crusader written by Steve Holter and published by Evro Publishing Limited. This book was released on 2021-06-15 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The tale of Crusader, the jet-powered boat of 1952, appears to be a simple one about the ambition of John Cobb and Reid Railton, two unassuming but deeply gifted men, to break the water speed record on Loch Ness only for their efforts to end in tragedy. In fact the story behind that fateful outcome -- Cobb's death on his first high-speed run -- is a complex web of clever design and inspirational endeavour mixed with personality clashes and errors of judgment. After many years of research, including access to a wealth of original documentation, Steve Holter unravels the entire saga of the ill-fated Crusader and presents a compelling detective story. John Cobb: the modest businessman with such a thirst for speed that he wanted to become the fastest man on water as well as on wheels after setting his land speed record of 396.196mph in 1947. Reid Railton: inspired designer and long-time friend behind Cobb's greatest speed accomplishments, notably with the Napier-Railton (holder of the lap record at Brooklands) and the Railton Mobil Special (land speed record car). In-depth study of Railton's innovative 'three-point' hull design for Crusader, with two rear sponsons and a single 'planing shoe' at the front -- plus a De Havilland Ghost jet engine delivering 5,000lb of thrust. Evolution of the design in parallel with testing of scale models, including a miniature jet-powered version evaluated near Portsmouth Harbour. Assessment and description of boat-builder Vosper's wooden construction, under Peter Du Cane's direction. An exhaustive account of proceedings at Loch Ness, where Cobb finally attempted a high-speed run on 29 September 1952 and achieved 206.89mph, faster than anyone had previously gone on water. Analysis of the structural failure that destroyed Crusader and killed Cobb. Much of the story is told in the words of the key protagonists, drawing in particular on correspondence and written accounts from the key people involved, most notably John Cobb, Reid Railton and Peter Du Cane.

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Total Pages : 1070 pages
Book Rating : 4.65/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Power Boat News written by and published by . This book was released on 1905 with total page 1070 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Bill Tuckey
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781921496066
Total Pages : 166 pages
Book Rating : 4.61/5 ( download)

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Download or read book World's Fastest Coffin on Water written by Bill Tuckey and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Australian Ken Warby is a member of the world's most exclusive club the only man to have broken the world water speed record and returned to raise it again. All the others have been killed trying it- Sir Henry Segrave, John Cobb, Donald Campbell, Lee Taylor.

Author : Donald Stevens
Publisher : Veloce Publishing Ltd
ISBN 13 : 1845842804
Total Pages : 128 pages
Book Rating : 4.02/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Bluebird CN7 written by Donald Stevens and published by Veloce Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2010-07 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book records the development, construction and operation of the last wheel-driven land speed record breaking car that the UK produced, and shows how the tragic demise of Donald Campbell prevented it from reaching its full potential. It is also the personal story of one of the design team, how he became involved, and his incredible experiences in doing so. With many previously unpublished photographs, drawings, and illustrations, this is a unique account of a legendary feat of engineering.

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Total Pages : 315 pages
Book Rating : 4.69/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Water-1977 written by and published by . This book was released on 1978 with total page 315 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Leo Villa
Publisher : B. T. Batsford Limited
ISBN 13 : 9780713430653
Total Pages : 206 pages
Book Rating : 4.56/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The World Water Speed Record written by Leo Villa and published by B. T. Batsford Limited. This book was released on 1976-01-01 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : “LandSpeed” Louise Ann Noeth
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1467107131
Total Pages : 96 pages
Book Rating : 4.36/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Bonneville's Women of Land Speed Racing written by “LandSpeed” Louise Ann Noeth and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2021-07-12 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At Bonneville, record holders must first earn the right to present themselves on the starting line. This requires passing rigorous safety and technical checks for driver, rider, and speed machine. Gender is inconsequential. Through the years, more than 200 women have made the cut and donned fireproof clothing and helmets. Dozens have set land speed records--35 in excess of 200 miles per hour, six above 300 miles per hour, and one deaf female racer who roared past 500 miles per hour. Equally impressive are the women who helped propel the helmeted gals into glory. Few know how many women are skilled fabricators, mechanics, crew chiefs, and all-round land speed racing experts, all working out on a brutal, merciless, and barren sodium-soaked playa. And for decades dedicated volunteers have not only put down that all-important starting line but erected a speed village that inspired tens of thousands to visit, taunting the timing lights run after run. Since 1949, women have played an integral part. Without question, land speed racing has more women actively participating and setting records than any other segment of motorsports in the world.

Author : Harriet Beveridge
Publisher : Troubador Publishing Ltd
ISBN 13 : 1838597972
Total Pages : 204 pages
Book Rating : 4.79/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Will It Make The Boat Go Faster? written by Harriet Beveridge and published by Troubador Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2020-03-28 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With its winning mix of gripping narrative and easy-to-implement performance-raising tips, this book has become a best-selling classic. It’s garnered 5-star reviews and wide-ranging endorsements – from Sebastian Coe and Dame Kelly Holmes to Lord Digby Jones