The Turbinia was a small vessel made to demonstrate a new marine propulsion technology that its creator, Charles Parsons, hoped would result in contracts with Britain’s navy and her merchant navy. She was used to stage…
Fast Facts Christopher Cockerell is best known for his invention of the hovercraft, although before that he believed that his greatest achievements had been while working for Marconi developing radio and radar technology. When Cockerell first…
Is it a Car, or is it a Boat? The Gibbs Aquada was an amphibious vehicle, part sports car, part speed boat, that emerged from the concept of amphibious vehicles created during the Second World War…
Introduction: An Odd Beginning The story of the Gar Wood mahogany runabout speed boats begins, oddly enough, with ferry boat racing on Lake Osakis in Minnesota and coal dump trucks. Born in 1880 Garfield Arthur Wood…
It’s powered by a 1,560 cubic inch V12 engine that features 48 valves, 24 spark plugs and dual four barrel carburettors. That Kermath “Sea Raider Special” V12 marine engine delivers a nicely sufficient 580 hp to the…
History British motorcycle maker Vincent are amongst the best known of the “Best of British” motorbikes ever made. Such motorcycles as the Vincent Rapide and Black Shadow became household names, much admired, and much sought after….
