Dupuy de Lome, marine engineer who built a dirigible for the
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Dupuy de Lome, marine engineer who built a dirigible for the French government in 1872, head-and-shoulders portrait. Date between 1880 and 1900
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1872 Dirigible Dupuy Engineer Lome Shoulders Tissandier Aeronautics
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1. Title: Dupuy de Lôme, Pioneering Marine Engineer and Dirigible Pioneer. This head-and-shoulders portrait showcases Dupuy de Lôme, a trailblazing marine engineer and aeronautics pioneer, who made history by constructing a dirigible for the French government in 1872. Born on August 11, 1822, in Bordeaux, France, Dupuy de Lôme dedicated his life to the exploration and innovation of marine engineering and lighter-than-air flight. Dupuy de Lôme's fascination with engineering began at a young age, and he quickly distinguished himself as a prodigious talent. He joined the French Navy as an engineer in 1841 and spent the following years designing and constructing various naval vessels. However, his true passion lay in the realm of aeronautics. In 1870, Dupuy de Lôme was appointed as the chief engineer for the Aérostatique Militaire, the French military's aeronautics division. Seeking to push the boundaries of what was possible, he embarked on a mission to design and build a dirigible, a type of airship that could be steered and navigated through the air. His groundbreaking creation, named "La France," was unveiled to the public in 1872. The dirigible, powered by a hydrogen gas envelope and steered by a series of control cables, was a marvel of engineering and innovation. Although it did not achieve sustained flight, it marked a significant milestone in the development of airship technology. This striking portrait, taken between 1880 and 1900, captures Dupuy de Lôme's intense focus and determination, reflecting his unwavering commitment to advancing the fields of marine engineering and aeronautics. His pioneering work paved the way for future innovations in airship technology, inspiring generations of engineers and dreamers to reach for the skies. This image is part of the extensive Mary Evans Prints Online collection and is available for licensing under rights-managed terms.
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