Speedster Sinks: Campbell Jet Boat Founders After Run
Speedster Sinks: Campbell Jet Boat Founders After Run
Clip: 353685_1_1
Year Shot: 1955
(Actual Year)
Audio: Yes
Video: B/W
Tape Master: 1610
Original Film: 028-718-03
HD: N/A
Location: Lake Mead, Nevada
Timecode: 00:03:29 - 00:04:29
Audio is low on screener Donald Campbell s jet-engine speedboat 'Bluebird' sinks at the dock after test runs, just before an attempt at the world's speed mark, a costly set-back. Establishing shot - Lake Mead, Nevada. The Bluebird is put into the water and the pilot of the boat, Donald Campbell climbs inside. CUS - Sports enthusiast. MCUS - Boat in Lake Mead moving along. MLS - The Bluebird got to the speed of 165 mph and then the jet engine gave out. MCUS - Bluebird sank under water. MCUS - Donald Campbell shaken by the mishap is rescued. MLS - Donald Campbell looking at the bubbles made in Lake Mead by the sinking boat.