
4 0 c m
29cm
actual image size: 21cm x 32cm
Description
Pen and ink drawing with grey wash by J Landon. Thomas Martyn's aerostatic globe was the first British design for a navigable balloon. It included an umbrella (or parachute) to afford and easy descent should the balloon burst; a mainsail, a foresail, oars and a sail rudder to direct the machine, and grappling irons to catch in the earth and ensure a smooth landing.
Image Details
Image Ref.
10411151
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