TIL the record for the fastest vehicle on water was set in 1978 by Australian Ken Warby. His boat, the Spirit of Australia, reached a speed of 511.11 km/h (317.59 mph). Two official attempts to beat his record have resulted in the death of the pilot.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Water_speed_record
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