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Sketch of the Aerial Ship, Drawn by Eagles.

Pocock (Lithographer); Fores, S.W.
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https://hdl.handle.net/1721.3/193042
Date
1835
Description
Labeled sketch by Thomas Simmons Mackintosh of a plan for an aerial ship to be propelled by "eagles, hawks, pigeons, or other large birds." The ship is flying the British flag, carries two men and features a fan-shaped rudder. The name "zephyr" is printed on the hull. Below the sketch is an explanation of the design and a direction to "See 'Morning Advertiser, July 3rd, 7th, 13th'."
 
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Subject
Sails -- Aerodynamics, Pigeons, Hawks, Eagles, Airships
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