Planning The 1836 Balloon Expedition
by Library Of Congress/science Photo Library
Title
Planning The 1836 Balloon Expedition
Artist
Library Of Congress/science Photo Library
Medium
Photograph - Photograph
Description
Planning the 1836 balloon expedition. Consultation prior to a balloon voyage from London, England, to Weilburg, Nassau, Germany. The voyage took place overnight from 7-8 November 1836, and set a record distance for a balloon flight. It covered 722 kilometres in 18 hours. The balloon, the Royal Vauxhall, is seen in the background. From left to right are: W. Prideaux, J. Hollins, W. M. James, Robert Hollond, Charles Green, and Thomas Monck Mason. Hollond was a sponsor of the flight, which was flown by him, the balloonist Green, and Monck Mason, from the Vauxhall Gardens, London, England. Painting by J. Hollins. Engraving by J. H. Robinson. This artwork was published in 1843.
Uploaded
September 20th, 2018
Embed
Share
Comments
There are no comments for Planning The 1836 Balloon Expedition. Click here to post the first comment.