Jack Beebe was an American boat builder and designer from Marine City, Michigan, [1] who drove the Miss Detroit hydroplane to the 1915 American Power Boat Association Gold Cup victory after replacing the original driver of the boat who became seasick. [2] [3] Beebe's boats were known for their speed. [4] [5]
Jack Beebe was an American boat builder and designer from Marine City, Michigan, [1] who drove the Miss Detroit hydroplane to the 1915 American Power Boat Association Gold Cup victory after replacing the original driver of the boat who became seasick. [2] [3] Beebe's boats were known for their speed. [4] [5]