DETROIT TIMES TOPICS. [POWERBOAT RACING] Part 1

Description

The original catalog description provided by the Ford Motor Company reads as follows: “British challenger arrives in Detroit. Kaye Don, holder of powerboat speed record, is greeted at station upon arrival.” Group of men walking out of station. “Commodore A. A. ‘Gus’ Schantz extends greetings.” Don and Schantz exchanging greetings. “Kaye Don meets Gar Wood.” Don and Wood on steps of City Hall, Schantz and others standing behind them. “Special. Harmsworth Trophy retained by Wood. After winning first heat of international race on Detroit River, Kaye Don’s ‘Miss England II’ capsizes following disqualified start by both.” Aerial view of Detroit Yacht Club and Detroit River - ‘Miss England II’ idling on water, Don and mechanic on board - aerial view of first heat of race - boats racing, aerial and land views - Wood congratulating Don after race - aerial view of spectators after race - start of second heat, ‘Miss England II’ capsizing, boats picking up Don and crew, prow of boat above water. [1931]

Collection

Ford Motor Company Collection

Series

Motion Picture Films Relating to the Ford Motor Company, the Henry Ford Family, Noted Personalities, Industry, and Numerous Americana and Other Subjects