Donald Campbell C.B.E. World Water Speed Record Holder, Coniston, Cumbria - Grave of a Famous Person on Waymarking.com

Following in his father's footsteps, Donald Campbell pursued speed records on land and water. A replica of his father's car, also called Bluebird, used in the film, is on display at Lakeland Motor Museum, currently at Holker Hall. Soon to move to new location at Haverthwaite.

The wreckage of Campbell's boat was never found after his crash in 1967. Until a crew of divers found, and brought the wreckage up, in 2001. The intention being to put it on permanent display in Coniston.

The Ruskin Museum, in Coniston, has a small section on Campbell. Visit Link

There is a Campbell memorial slate seated area with plaque, in centre of village at N 54 22.140 W 03 04.380, as well as another plaque next to The Bluebird cafe, his old boathouse, by the lake. N 54° 21.832 W 003° 04.013

Coniston village celebrates Campbell's presence is many ways.

Wiki Visit Link

Bluffers Tip. Top of headstone is outline shape of his jet boat Bluebird.

Description: Donald Malcolm Campbell was a British car and motorboat racer who broke many speed records. Date of birth: 03/03/1921 Date of death: 01/04/1967 Area of notoriety: Other Marker Type: Headstone Setting: Outdoor Visiting Hours/Restrictions: daylight Fee required?: No Web site: [Web Link]

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