Donald Campbell C.B.E. Memorial - Coniston, England
N 54° 22.144 W 003° 04.389
30U E 495247 N 6024587
Donald Campbell C.B.E. used Coniston Water for his final attempt on the World Water Speed Record with his jet powered hydroplane, Bluebird, in 1967. This slate memorial records his mechanic's life as well, Leo Villa. Park on street nearby.
Waymark Code: WMBCTH
Location: North West England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 05/07/2011
Views: 9
Donald Campbell C.B.E. used many different lakes to achieve his record breaking runs. His final attempts took place on Coniston Water as his boat back flipped on the return run on Coniston Water. The wreckage was recovered in 2001 and his remains interred in
Coniston Graveyard.
There is a bid to have a more extensive Campbell display as part of the Coniston Museum, showing the wreckage of this last Bluebird. A Replica Bluebird with a comprehensive display is at the
Lakeland Motor Museum.
Book of final monthsNews of the tragedyCampbell's Last words
Relevent website: [Web Link]
List if there are any visiting hours:
Daylight
Entrance fees (if any):
free
Sponsor(s): Parish Council
Parking coordinates: Not Listed
Date dedicated: Not listed
|
Visit Instructions:
Please submit at least one photo taken by you of your visit to the location (non-copyrighted photos only). Photos of yourself are preferred, but GPS photos are also accepted with the location in the background. Old vacation photos are also allowed. If you are not able to provide a photo, then please describe your visit or give a story about the visit. Please list anything that has changed since the waymark was created.
When taking photos at the memorials in this category, please keep in mind the nature of the location and do not post "goofy" or disrespectful pictures.