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Edge's Motor Boat. The Napier Minor

Edge's Motor Boat. The Napier Minor

1904•1m
Documentary

Powerboat racing was a brand-new sport in 1904. Selwyn Edge initially won the race off Cowes (Isle of Wight) in the British-made Napier Minor as a substitute for the Napier II, but was later disqualified. Clearly the filmmakers thought at the time that they were filming the victor.

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Charles Urban Trading Company

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EN

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Released

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Selwyn Edge

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