Speedboat Collection

Jim Davidson at the wheel of his Princess boat on Torquay Marina20th July1987

RAF lifeboats to the rescue
RAF motor boats rescuing a pilot who has crash landed at sea. The boats were built at the British Power Boats works at Southampton and with 100 h.p. engines, could travel at 26 miles per hour

Hispano-Suiza H6C racing the Baby Bootlegger Speedboat
A modified racing Hispano-Suiza H6C 1924 Speedster racing against the speedboat Baby Bootlegger of New York (designed by George Crouch)

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

Landon's Rift, Thousand Islands, (1901?). Creator: Unknown
Landon's Rift, Thousand Islands, (1901?)

1983 Racing Drivers At Home 1983
APRIL 10: Venice 1983. Riccardo Patrese in a boat on the canals with his wife Susi and son Simone during the Racing Drivers At Home 1983 on April 10, 2003. (Photo by Ercole Colombo / Studio Colombo)

Lebanon, Beirut. The Beirut skyline from Zaitunay Bay

Top view aerial drone photo of one of the most beautiful beaches in the world, incredibly beautiful blue water, lagoon with lonely speedboat, seascape

Amazing seascape, beautiful turquoise tropical ocean water with boat on it top view aerial photo. Maldives Indian ocean, aerial seascape, landscape

Pattaya city skyline and pier at morning in Pattaya, Chonburi, Thailand

Wooden swing chair hanging on tree near beach at island in Phuket, Thailand. Summer Vacation Travel and Holiday concept

Ari Atoll, Maldives - December 17, 2015: Tourist speedboat fast cruising in the sea at Maldives, Indian Ocean. Speed boat docking to pick up tourists

Richard Branson and other members of the crew from The Virgin Atlantic Challenger which sank 100 miles off the Scillies. He and his crew of eight were trying to break the Atlantic crossing record

Richard Branson with his parents after being rescued from The Virgin Atlantic Challenger, which sank 100 miles off the Scillies

Aerial view of Padstow speedboat Fireball moored in the Camel Estuary, Padstow, Cornwall, England. Spring (April) 2022

Finocchiarola Islands with Elba Island in the background, Rogliano, Haute-Corse department, Corsica, France

A motor boat sails through a frosty fog across the Yenisei River outside Krasnoyarsk
A motor boat sails through a frosty fog across the Yenisei River, with the air temperature at about minus 21 degrees Celsius (minus 5.8 degrees Fahrenheit)

A motorboat travels along the Yenisei River in the Siberian Taiga area as the air temperature drops to about minus 19 degrees of Celsius in Krasnoyarsk region, Russia November 13, 2018

A motorboat sails along the Yenisei River in Taiga area during sunset outside Krasnoyarsk, Siberia, September 27, 2014. REUTERS/Ilya Naymushin (RUSSIA - Tags)

A motor boat sails through a low, fog-blanketed Yenisei River, about 37 km (23 miles) south Russias Siberian city of Krasnoyarsk, July 27, 2010. REUTERS/Ilya Naymushin

Lebanon, Beirut. The marina at Zaitunay Bay

View of River Elbe and Pirna, Saxony, Germany

Miss England II powerboat, 1930s Date: 1930s

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Montenegro, Kotor, small old city built on the seashore in the fjords, composed of old Mediterranean style houses built out of old local stones, and red tiled roof. Date: 28/01/2006

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Arial view of Lion Mountain, South East Mauritius, Africa Date: 12/05/2005

The petrol era: five phases of the great power of the reign of King George V (colour litho)
979343 The petrol era: five phases of the great power of the reign of King George V (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The petrol era)

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

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

Riviera Refections by Dell Leigh (2 / 2)
Riviera Refections by Dell Leigh (2/2) - Sunward-bound through France - On the Blue Train (illustration by Helen McKie) and photograph showing speedboating on the Cote d-Azur. Date: 1931

Jo Carstairs in racing boat Estella IV
Marion Joe Carstairs, pictured with her engineer Mr Joe Harris in the Napier engine racing motor boat, Estella IV which she planned to drive in the International Trophy Race for Motor Boats to be

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

H P Scripps six-cylinder 50-60 speedboat. 1912

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

Society on a speedboat at Monte Carlo
On a speed-boat near the Summer Sporting Club, Monte Carlo, the Hon. Kay Norton (right), Mrs Richard Hoffman of New York (left) and (in the foreground), Lady Castlerosse

Speedboat symphony
Ido Meirovich

Lines and circles
Ido Meirovich

A high-speed Armoured Target Boat (ATB) used by the RAF for bombing practice, at speed in the Solent. Circa March 1941

Richard Branson pictured after being rescued from The Virgin Atlantic Challenger, which sank 100 miles off the Scillies. He and his crew of eight were trying to break the Atlantic crossing record

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

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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.