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The first demonstration on the river Seine in France of the early experimental steamship Pyroscaphe
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The first demonstration on the river Seine in France of the early experimental steamship Pyroscaphe
3588297 The first demonstration on the river Seine in France of the early experimental steamship Pyroscaphe, from Les Merveilles de la Science, pub.1870. by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: The first demonstration on the river Seine in France of the early experimental steamship Pyroscaphe, built by Marquis de Jouffroy d Abban, 15 July 1783. Claude-Francois-Dorothee, marquis de Jouffroy d Abbans, 1751-1832. Naval architect, engineer, industrialist and French Freemason, from Les Merveilles de la Science, pub.1870.); Photo eKen Welsh; French, out of copyright
Media ID 18263831
© Ken Welsh / Bridgeman Images
1783 18th Claude Demonstration Eighteenth Engineer Experimental Francois Freemason Industrialist Inventor Marquis Paddle Saone Steamboat Steamer Steamship Dorothee Jouffroy
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The First Demonstration of the Pyroscaphe: A Remarkable Leap in Steamship Technology". This print captures a pivotal moment in history, showcasing the first demonstration of the early experimental steamship Pyroscaphe on the majestic river Seine in France. Built by Marquis de Jouffroy d'Abbans, an ingenious naval architect and engineer, this groundbreaking invention took place on 15th July 1783. Intriguingly depicted within "Les Merveilles de la Science" published in 1870, this image transports us back to a time when innovation was at its peak. The Pyroscaphe, a paddle steamer propelled by steam power, revolutionized transportation as we knew it. Claude-François-Dorothée, Marquis de Jouffroy d'Abbans himself is portrayed here with great distinction. As a visionary inventor and industrialist who also happened to be a French Freemason, his contribution to science cannot be overstated. The historical significance of this event resonates throughout every detail captured within this illustration. It serves as a testament to human ingenuity and our relentless pursuit of progress during the 18th and 19th centuries. Transportation would never be the same again after that fateful day on the River Seine. This remarkable achievement paved the way for future advancements in steamboat technology and forever changed how people traveled across vast bodies of water. As we gaze upon this awe-inspiring image from Fine Art Finder's collection, let us marvel at humanity's ability to push boundaries and embrace new frontiers – all encapsulated within one extraordinary photograph.
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