Campbell`s Bluebird BoatshedPrint Page 
The plaque, mounted on a plinth, commemorates the site of the boatshed used by Donald Campbell to house his hydroplane Bluebird K7 whilst he was at Barmera attempting to set a World Water Speed Record on Lake Bonney.
Location
| Address: | Dean Drive, Boat Ramp, Barmera , 5345 |
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| State: | SA |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -34.247516 Long: 140.464467 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Plaque |
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| Monument Theme: | Culture |
| Sub-Theme: | Sport |
| Approx. Event Start Date: | October-1964 |
| Approx. Event End Date: | November-1964 |
| Designer: | Luke Hampshire (Riverscape Landscaping) , Print DNA (Renmark) (graphics) |
Dedication
| Approx. Monument Dedication Date: | 2013 |
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"Campbell`s Bluebird
Boat Shed "
In October 1964, Donald Campbell, a British speed record holder, brought his jet powered hydroplane "Bluebird K7" to Barmera, to attempt to set a new World Water Speed record, on Lake Bonney.
The control centre for his attempt was housed at Reg and Gertie Bishop`s boatshed, which also served as a safe storage for Bluebird K7. The boatshed now accommodates the Bluebird Cafe.
Many attempts were made to set a new record when conditions on the lake were generally calm and on 23rd November 1964 Campbell set a new Australian Water Speed record of 216mph (347km/h).
Unfortunately, the necessary calm conditions never sufficiently eventuated for a new World record to be set on Lake Bonney.
Berri Barmera Council
Barmera Town Beautification Committee 2013
