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Dover Beach
9th June 1929: Motorboats at Dover harbour before the start of the cross channel outboard motorboat race to Calais and back. (Photo by Puttnam /Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)
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1920 1929 Beginnings Calais Channel Cross Crowd Dover England Harbor Motorboat Speedboat Sport Sports Race Outboard
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Dover Beach - A Glimpse into the Thrilling World of Outboard Motorboat Racing
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. This print transports us back to the 9th of June, 1929, capturing a momentous event in Dover's history. The photograph showcases an exhilarating scene at Dover harbour just before the commencement of the cross-channel outboard motorboat race to Calais and back. With its timeless charm, this archival image by Puttnam from Topical Press Agency/Getty Images encapsulates the essence of early 20th-century sportsmanship. In this horizontal composition, we witness a bustling crowd eagerly gathering along the beachfront as sleek speedboats line up for their daring voyage across the English Channel. The vessels stand proudly against the backdrop of Dover's picturesque landscape, creating a striking contrast between man-made machinery and nature's beauty. The photo captures both excitement and anticipation as participants prepare themselves for an adrenaline-fueled journey that will test their skills and endurance. These brave competitors are about to embark on a nautical adventure that symbolizes new beginnings and challenges conventional boundaries. As we delve into this snapshot frozen in time, we can almost feel our hearts racing alongside these courageous racers. It serves as a reminder of England's rich sporting heritage while showcasing how water-based competitions have always captivated audiences throughout Europe. Puttnam masterfully immortalizes this historic moment through his lens, allowing us to relive an era when outboard motorboat races were at their zenith. This remarkable
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