Balloon - Lanteigne Sail Propulsion
by Richard Reeve
Title
Balloon - Lanteigne Sail Propulsion
Artist
Richard Reeve
Medium
Photograph - Patent Drawing
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Balloon - Lanteigne Sail Propulsion
Back in 1853 M. Lateigne was given a 15 year patent for his wonderful idea to solve the problem of aerial navigation of airships. This used a system of sails which were affixed to a conveyor belt so that they could be circulated continuously by the (extremely fit) aviator(s) inside....
I am guessing the advent of the propeller overtook things, but it was certainly a unique solution.
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