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Duke of Edinburgh on Bluebottle, Cowes Regatta

Sep. 09, 1953 - Duke Of Edinburgh Drops Out Of Yacht Race. The Bluebottle Retires: H.R.H. The Duke Of Edinburgh at the helm of his yacht Bluebottle had to drop out 20 minutes after the start of his first race at Coves Regatta today. Bluebottle returned to her base under reduced sail - the job was down - the forestay had been carried away. Photo shows The Duke Of Edinburgh seen aboard the Bluebottle alongside the yacht Fairwood - after retiring from the race today

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13166547
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46149322
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4451px x 5555px (925KB)
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(c) Keystone Pictures USA/ZUMAPRESS.com/Mary Evans
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Editorial Use Only - No Property or Model Releases. For any non-editorial use, please contact Mary Evans direct
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Keystone Pictures USA

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Alongside Bluebottle Coves Drop Drops H.r.h Helm Minutes Reduced Regatta Retires Retiring Returned


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