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Rescue of Jules Duruof and his wife off the Skagerrak
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Rescue of Jules Duruof and his wife off the Skagerrak
Rescue of Jules Duruof and his wife off the Skagerrak. Print shows Jules Duruof and his wife being rescued at sea from the sinking basket of their balloon Le Tricolore which lost altitude over the North Sea off the coast of England. Duruof holds his wife above the waves as two fishermen maneuver their boat into position to save them; a larger fishing vessel can be seen on the right. The balloon which was carried off by the wind after the Duruofs were rescued was eventually recovered in the Skagerrak. Date between 1870 and 1880
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Jules Rescue Tissandier Aeronautics Skagerrak
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This print commemorates the daring rescue of Jules and Jeanne Duruof in the late 19th century. The couple, renowned French aeronauts, were attempting a transatlantic balloon flight from Paris to New York when their hot air balloon, Le Tricolore, encountered turbulent weather conditions over the North Sea off the coast of England. As the balloon lost altitude, the Duruofs found themselves in a perilous situation. The print depicts a heroic moment as two brave fishermen maneuver their small boat into position to save the couple from the frigid waters. Jules Duruof is shown cradling his wife above the waves, their faces etched with relief and determination. The larger fishing vessel in the background is seen approaching to offer additional assistance. Unfortunately, Le Tricolore, which had been carried off by the wind after the Duruofs were rescued, was never recovered in the Skagerrak. This historic event took place between 1870 and 1880, during a time when the world was captivated by the possibilities of flight. The Duruofs' harrowing experience served as a reminder of the risks and rewards of pushing the boundaries of human exploration. This print is a testament to the courage and resilience of the human spirit, as well as the importance of community and cooperation in times of need.
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