A team of adventurers is hoping to drive from London to New York.
A unique Land Rover capable of driving on land and sea has undergone final checks before it continues its mammoth journey across the world.The team behind the project hopes to drive the Land Rover from London to New York, travelling on 3,400 miles of icy roads and sea.An attempt was made to complete the journey 18 months ago but theIt was decided that the journey would be done in stages over the coming years.
"If we can cross the Bering Strait, which is 56 miles wide, between Russia and Alaska, that means we can drive the whole way. Once you've done that there are many other opportunities."While on land, the Land Rover carries its amphibious equipment on its roof, but before it enters water, two large floats are bolted to its sides.
The Land Rover has undergone trials on Lake Lothing in Lowestoft, where a nearby marine construction company, Safety Boat Services, carried out maintenance.
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