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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. The picture appeared on the cover of The Modern Boy magazine in April 1932 to accompany an article inside written by Kaye Don who declared he would break the land speed record. He did so on 18 July 1932, when he set a new world water speed record of 119.81 mph (104.11 kn; 192.82 km/h) on Loch Lomond. The record stood until August, falling to a new four-engined Miss America X at 124.91 mph (108.54 kn; 201.02 km/h). Don declined any further records, and Miss England III went to a museum. Date: 1932
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Miss England III: Shattering the Watery Barriers of Speed This photograph showcases the sleek and powerful Miss England III speedboat, the last in a series of record-breaking vessels used by the legendary team of Henry Segrave and Kaye Don to challenge the world water speed records during the 1920s and 1930s. The image graced the cover of The Modern Boy magazine in April 1932, accompanying an article penned by the daring Kaye Don himself, who boldly declared his intention to surpass the land speed record. The photograph captures the essence of the era's spirit of adventure and technological innovation. Miss England III, with its streamlined design and powerful engine, embodied the relentless pursuit of speed and the determination to conquer new frontiers. On July 18, 1932, Kaye Don fulfilled his promise, setting a new world water speed record of 119.81 mph (104.11 knots; 192.82 km/h) on the serene waters of Loch Lomond. The record stood for just over a month before being surpassed by a new four-engined Miss America X, which reached a speed of 124.91 mph (108.54 knots; 201.02 km/h). Despite the allure of further records, Kaye Don chose to retire from competitive racing, and Miss England III went on to find a new home in a museum, where it remains a testament to the daring exploits and groundbreaking achievements of its illustrious past.
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