The famous Ken Warby was better known as an Australian motorboat racer, who at his death held the water speed record of 275.97 knots, set on Blowering Dam on 8 October 1978. As a child, Warby’s hero was Donald Campbell, who died attempting to break the record in 1967.
Warby designed the hull of his record-breaking boat, Spirit of Australia, himself and built it in his backyard. He started the project as a Makita salesman who happened to team up with two Leading aircraftmen at RAAF Base Richmond in the early 1970s. Warby bought three military surpluses of Westinghouse jet engines at auction for only $265. It was not in working order, but Crandall and Cox refurbished it. The Spirit was covered with a canvas tarpaulin when it rained and was made of wood and fiberglass.
Ken Warby children: Does Ken Warby have children?
Yes, Warby has three children. Warby and his wife were blessed with three sons whose identity was not revealed. However, it was revealed that he was building a new boat, Spirit of Australia II, alongside his son David.
Warby got married to his wife Barbara Warby at a youthful age. Since then, they have lived together happily before his passing on February 20, 2023.
Source: Ghanafuo.com
