The Ascent of the Royal Nassau Balloon

Thompson, J., active 1830s

Thompson, J., active 1830s

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1832-1842

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Engraving with two panels depicting the ascent of the Royal Nassau Balloon with parachute attached, and the fatal parachute descent of Robert Cocking on July 24, 1837 at Vauxhall.

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Balloonists, Accidents, Balloon ascensions, Parachutes, Ballooning -- Accidents, Cocking, Robert

The Ascent of the Royal Nassau Balloon

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