Motor boat testing in preparation for the International boat race at Cowes (1920)

GAUMONT GRAPHIC NEWSREEL (REUTERS) To license this film, visit Testing of motor boats for use in the International Boat Race at Cowes Full Description: SLATE INFORMATION: Motor boat tests-Preparing for the International Motor Boat Racing at Cowes ENGLAND: Isle of Wight: Cowes: EXT Video Roll Title: Motor boat tests - preparing for the International Motor Boat Racing at Cowes: 106ft Issue sheet title: MOTOR BOAT TESTS - PREPARING FOR THE INTERNATIONAL MOTOR BOAT RACE AT COWES. FOUR SUNBEAM ENGINES OF 450 HP EACH WEIGHING 4400 LBS ON A DECK ONLY ???? AN INCH THICK. A ROLLS-ROYCE ENGINED RACER TRAVELLING AT 50 KNOTS AN HOUR. MOTOR BOAT RACING LAUNCH: Trials at Cowes boats, racing, boat racing, cowes, Sunbeam engines, International Motor Boat Race, Isle of Wight, speed, speeding Background: Testing of motor boats for use in the International Boat Race at Cowes FILM ID: VLVAEM