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Framed Print of Proposed method of reaching the North Pole by balloons: balloons starting - balloons at anchor, 1880 Creator: Unknown
Proposed method of reaching the North Pole by balloons: balloons starting - balloons at anchor, 1880. The name of Mr. Henry Coxwell has been to a certain extent associated with the proposal...Commander [John P.] Cheyne's calculations...prove that in the month of June...the mean variable direction of the wind would be...most favourable for an advance and return journey...[Gas] would be provided in a compressed state in tanks taken out in the steamer, and the chemical materials for producing hydrogen would be also carried, so as to generate it on the spot, if necessary. Three balloons would be inflated, and subsequently attached in a triangular form to light spars, so as to afford an opportunity of using two trail-ropes to ride over all obstacles without rising very high in the atmosphere...Reduced speed or anchorage could be effected by an elongated apparatus, composed of the third spar, with grapnels affixed, which would grip in the ice and bring the balloon to a standstill. New strong silk balloons would be almost perfect gasholders, so that fresh inflation would be unnecessary'. Aeronautical pioneer and itinerant showman Cheyne was increasingly maligned as a charlatan and lunatic. He proved unable to realise his dream of polar flight. From Illustrated London News, 1880. Heritage Images features heritage image collections. © The Print Collector/Heritage Images
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Media ID 41089137
Adventure Adventurer Anchor Anchors Arctic Aviation Aviator Aviators Balloon Ballooning Balloonist Cold Contraption Danger Dangerous Expedition Gas Balloon Heath Robinson Hook Hot Air Balloon Murray W Bazett Murray William Bazett North Pole Peril Pioneer Pioneers W Bazett Murray William Bazett Murray
Modern Frame 14"x12" (36x31cm)
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Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 fade resistant photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: measurements provided are estimated outer dimensions, which include both the image and the frame. While we aim to keep sizing consistent, exact dimensions may vary slightly due to differences in print size or production requirements, which may result in a variation in the overall size (up to approximately 2.5cm (1"))
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 16.5cm x 24.4cm (6.5" x 9.6")
Estimated Product Size is 31cm x 36cm (12.2" x 14.2")
