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Marion Barbara 'Joe' Carstairs (1 February 1900 – 18 December 1993) was a wealthy British power boat racer known for her speed, eccentric lifestyle, and gender nonconformity. In the 1920s, she was known as the ‘fastest woman on water’.
Learn about the life and adventures of Marion 'Joe' Carstairs, a speedboat racer, oil heiress, and eccentric who defied gender norms and society. From driving ambulances in the war to building a fantasy island in the Bahamas, Carstairs was a bold and charismatic figure who inspired admiration and fear.
Learn about the life and achievements of Joe Carstairs, a wealthy and adventurous heiress who loved speed and supported Malcolm Campbell. From driving ambulances in France to buying an island in the Bahamas, she was a pioneer and a visionary.
Jan 22, 2016 · Marion Barbara “Joe” Carstairs was a Standard Oil heiress, though she no doubt would have preferred to be called an heir. Her dope-addled mother married four times (once to a guy named...
Mar 1, 2023 · Learn about the life and achievements of Joe Carstairs, a queer speedboat racer, ambulance driver, and island owner. Discover her love affairs, poems, and legacy in this article by Sophia Matsas.
Jul 1, 2024 · Marion Carstairs - known as Joe - lived an openly gay lifestyle as she pursued a successful career in power boat racing and building. StoneCrabs Theatre's play, Joe Carstairs, recounts her...
Green Room Reviews Discover the rebellious spirit of Joe Carstairs with StoneCrabs Theatre's electrifying summer show! A captivating journey through the roaring twenties and beyond. June 4 - 22...
