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Airship shaped like a fish, Spain
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Airship shaped like a fish, Spain
An airship shaped like a fish, being rowed across the sky from the town of Plazentia to Coria in Spain, piloted by Dom Joseph Patinho. Seen here above the Arragon River, in a flight which is claimed to have taken place on 10 March 1784. This fish-shaped airship was designed in 1609, and some sources give 1616 as the date of the Patinho flight.
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1609 1616 1784 Air Ship Aragon Ballooning Fanciful Oars Rowed Rowing Shaped Spectators Coria
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A captivating image from the annals of aviation history, this print depicts an extraordinary airship shaped like a fish, gliding gracefully through the Spanish sky. The scene unfolds above the serene waters of the Arragon River, with the towns of Plazentia and Coria nestled in the distance. At the helm of this fanciful vessel is Dom Joseph Patinho, a daring pioneer of early aviation. The fish-shaped airship, an engineering marvel of its time, was designed as early as 1609, with some sources suggesting that Patinho's groundbreaking flight took place on the 10th of March, 1784. This pre-Montgolfier era flight saw Patinho skillfully rowing the airship, propelling it forward with the aid of oars, as spectators gazed in awe from the banks of the river. The mountains in the background serve as a dramatic backdrop to this scene, highlighting the audacity of Patinho's endeavor. The people of Spain, both on the ground and in the towns along the river, bear witness to this remarkable transportation method, which defied the conventional modes of travel. This intriguing snapshot of history, preserved by The Royal Aeronautical Society (National Aerospace Library), offers a glimpse into the early days of airship design and the spirit of innovation that characterized the era. It is a testament to the human desire to conquer new heights and explore the possibilities of flight.
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