Crusader Speedboat
The Crusader was a jet powered speed boat piloted by John Cobb. It was built by Vospers of Portsmouth and designed by Reid Railton, costing £15,000 in 1949. It was silver and scarlet in colour and 10m long. The engine was a De Havilland Ghost.
References
- John Cobb and the Crusader Reprinted from The World Water Speed Record by Leo Villa and Kevin Desmond 1976
See Also
Categories: Water-transport stubs