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Bell and Baldwin develop their own hydrofoil design. Bell's report to the navy permitted him to obtain two 350 horsepower (260 kw) engines in July 1919. By September 9th, 1919, their fourth hydrodrome, HD-4, sets a world marine speed record of almost 114 kilometers (almost 71 miles) per hour. This record stood for ten years.

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The Alexander Graham Bell museum is one of Nova Scotia’s finest national historic sites.

 

Throughout his lifetime, Alexander Graham Bell was recognized by many international organizations and universities for the extraordinary vision demonstrated by his myriad of scientific endeavours and his lifelong dedication to advancing technology for the benefit of all humankind.

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