Record No.
MRB-2026-005773
Invention of the Modern Jetboat
Science & Technology
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Record Holder
Sir William "Bill" Hamilton
New Zealand
Category
Science & Technology
Country
New Zealand
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NZ )
Achievement Date
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Verification Status
Reference
Record Description
New Zealand engineer Bill Hamilton developed the first practical waterjet propulsion boat, designed to navigate the shallow, rocky rivers of New Zealand's Canterbury high country where propeller boats could not go. His invention founded the modern jetboat industry and Hamilton Jet remains a leading manufacturer worldwide.
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