Catamaran

Series

Series Name

Colour Pictorial

Issue

Issue No.

080

Date Released

9 Jul 1956

Length of issue (in feet)

756

Stories in this Issue:

1. 1Catamaran
2. 2Orchids
3. 3Sauna Baths

Story

Story No. within this Issue

1 / 3

Summary

Pathe synopsis: A new type of sailing craft, probably the fastest in the world, takes the water. Developed from the "twin-log" dugouts of the Pelopenesians thousands of years ago, the "cat", with only 140 square feet of sail, can reach speeds of well over 20 knots. This craft, whcih is winning sailing prestige for Britain, was built by Roland and Francis Prout, of Canvey Island, Essex.

Keywords

Ships and boats; Sailing

Written sources

Pathe Colour Pictorial Lobby Cards   Used for synopsis

Credits:

Commentator

Frank Hawkins

Length of story (in feet)

206

Story extras:

Film clip

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