Blue Bird

"The story of Tara Getty's motoryacht Blue Bird is a unique journey through living history and changing lifestyles. It begins in the palmy days between the wars, when daredevils risk all to be the fastest man alive. The archetype of these heroes is Sir Malcolm Campbell, a speed king of genius and personal magnetism, who commissions Blue Bird to sail to Cocos Island and dig for treasure. His plans are thwarted by World War II, but his yacht is immortalised among the Little Ships rescuing the British Army at Dunkirk. From dive bombers over the beaches to the hazy summers of the Mediterranean seventy years on, the saga embraces Atlantic crossings, great names such as the Renault family, quiet men and bold adventurers, until Blue Bird finally finds peace with the Gettys, following a challenging and inspiring restoration. Spectacularly illustrated by Kos, this is a book for all who love ships and the sea."--Jacket.