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The attempt by the Count de la Vaulx to cross the Mediterranean by balloon, 1901. Artist: P Doye

The attempt by the Count de la Vaulx to cross the Mediterranean by balloon, 1901. Artist: P Doye

1-344-020 - Art Media/Heritage Images

The attempt by the Count de la Vaulx to cross the Mediterranean by balloon, 1901. A print from La Vie au Grand Air, 20th October 1901. The Count de la Vaulx departed from Toulon on 12 October 1901 in an attempt to fly to Algiers. A change in the wind direction forced him to abandon the attempt but he successfully landed the airship on the deck of a French Navy cruiser sailing in support of his bid.

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People Information

Creator
  1. P Doye, attributed to: French: Photographer
People Related
  1. Henri de la Vaulx: French: aviator, balloonist
Medium
  1. Photograph
Geographic Hierarchy

World Europe France

  1. 46 00 00 N , 002 00 00 E

World Oceans Mediterranean Sea

  1. 35 00 00 N , 020 00 00 E
Category Hierarchy

Lifestyle & Leisure Transport & Travel

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Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 3915x4456
File Size : 51,110kb

Aliases

  1. C219104
  1. 0510006917
  1. 1-344-020
  1. 1344020
  1. C219104
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