SKIMMING THE TOP
SEGRAVE IN SECOND TEST TOUCHES 101.9 M.P.H. SPEED BOAT AFTER RECORD British Official Wireless RUGBY, Thursday. In a second trial in calm water last evening Sir Henry Segrave attained a speed of 101.9 miles in hour in Miss England 11., which had previously covered a mile at 109.8 m.p.h. The propeller used was of bronze and it failed to withstand the pressure of the water. Sir Henry intends to use a new highly tested steel propeller tomorrow.
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Sun (Auckland), Volume IV, Issue 997, 13 June 1930, Page 9
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80SKIMMING THE TOP Sun (Auckland), Volume IV, Issue 997, 13 June 1930, Page 9
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