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Image Not Available for A few seconds after establishing a new world record, this German gentlemen's engine stopped and he has to paddle to shore.
A few seconds after establishing a new world record, this German gentlemen's engine stopped and he has to paddle to shore.
Image Not Available for A few seconds after establishing a new world record, this German gentlemen's engine stopped and he has to paddle to shore.

A few seconds after establishing a new world record, this German gentlemen's engine stopped and he has to paddle to shore.

Creator Presse-Photo
Date1930s
Mediumgelatin silver print
DimensionsOverall: 17.2 x 24.3 cm (6 3/4 x 9 9/16 in.)
Credit LineAnonymous Gift, 2002
Category
  • Photographs
Object number2002/7951
LocationNot currently on display

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