Proposed design for balloon utilizing sails for propulsion
Proposed design for balloon utilizing sails for propulsion, Paris, 1783. Design drawing shows two men in basket steering balloon by manipulation of a sail. A ladder connects the balloon to a parachute-style apparatus intended for safe descent where a third man handles the connection between the balloon and parachute. (Source: AG Renstrom, LC staff, 1981-82.). Date 1783?
Picture No
10598600
Media ID
47451088
Size
3176px x 4071px
(2.5MB)
Credit
Mary Evans / Library of Congress
Usage Restrictions
Editorial use only without prior approval
Pick your License
1783 Balloonists Connects Descent Handles Intended Manipulation Parachute Proposed Propulsion Renstrom Safe Sails Source Steering Tissandier Utilizing
Features In These Collections
> Contributors > MEC
