September 29, 1952

John Cobb killed when his boat crashed while attemptting a world water-speed record on Loch Ness

Scotland

John Cobb killed when his boat crashed while attemptting a world water-speed record on Loch Ness

John Cobb killed when his boat crashed while attemptting a world water-speed record on Loch Ness. This September 29, 1952 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Scotland.

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