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Ascent of M. Godard's Montgolfier balloon from Cremorne Gardens, 1864. Creator: Unknown
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Ascent of M. Godard's Montgolfier balloon from Cremorne Gardens, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Ascent of M. Godard's Montgolfier balloon from Cremorne Gardens, [London], 1864. The...heated-air, balloon, with which M. Eugene Godard ascended...[is] an enormous structure, made of silk...adorned with representations of the French eagle...In the centre of the car is an 18 ft. stove, including the chimney, 980 pounds in weight...The total weight of the balloon...is 4620lb...M. Godard ran rapidly round the solid wicker car, shouting orders through a speaking-trumpet...For a few seconds the balloon seemed to return to the gardens, and to descend towards the grass, while the stokers were seen desperately throwing the small trusses of compressed straw into the mouth of the fiery furnace...The excitement caused several ladies to faint, and a portion of the crowd to rush panic-stricken towards the hotel. In less than a minute, however, the "Eagle" had regained her buoyancy, and rose with extraordinary steadiness...The balloon safely descended at Greenwich. The presumed advantage of returning to the Montgolfier system is, that the inflation can be completed in less than an hour...With a gas-filled balloon the process of inflation is generally long and tiresome'. From "Illustrated London News", 1864
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This print captures the breathtaking ascent of M. Godard's Montgolfier balloon from Cremorne Gardens in London, 1864. The immense silk structure adorned with representations of the French eagle is a sight to behold as it rises gracefully into the sky. The central 18 ft. stove, weighing a staggering 980 pounds, adds to the spectacle as M. Godard shouts orders through a speaking-trumpet while stokers frantically feed compressed straw into the fiery furnace.
The tension and excitement are palpable as onlookers watch in awe, some even fainting at the sheer thrill of it all. Despite a momentary scare when the balloon appears to descend towards the gardens, it quickly regains its buoyancy and ascends steadily towards its destination at Greenwich.
The return to the Montgolfier system proves advantageous as inflation can be completed in less than an hour compared to gas-filled balloons which require a longer and more tedious process. This historic moment captured by an unknown creator serves as a reminder of mankind's enduring fascination with flight and exploration, showcasing both innovation and bravery in equal measure.
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