Capazza, 1899, Traversée de la Méditerranée en ballon

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Louis Capazza. Traversée de la Méditerranée en ballon. Charles Rozez, Éditeur, rue de la Madeleine, 891, Bruxelles.

Describes a Mediterranean crossing (the first?) on 14 November 1886. From Marseille to Corsica, in the Gabizos. Equipment included a barometer, thermometer, parachute, anchor, and messenger pigeons.


Original title Traversée de la Médeterranée en ballon
Simple title Balloon crossing of the Mediterranean
Authors Louis Capazza
Date 1899
Countries BE, FR
Languages fr
Keywords balloon, Mediterranean, Louis Capazza, ascension, experience, crossing, pigeon, communication, instrument
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Related to aircraft? 1
Page count 77
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