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October 14, 1839
Alexandria Gazette
Alexandria, Alexandria County, District Of Columbia
What is this article about?
Mr. Poulin and a lady ascended in a balloon from Fairmount, Philadelphia, on Wednesday afternoon, hovered over the city, and descended into the Delaware River near the Jersey shore below the Navy Yard, requiring rescue by boat.
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Ballooning.—Mr. Poulin, on Wednesday afternoon, made a balloon ascension from Fairmount, Philadelphia, accompanied by a lady. He remained suspended over the city for a long time, and at last descended into the Delaware near the Jersey shore, a short distance below the Navy Yard. The parties were rescued from their unpleasant situation by some one in the neighborhood going to their assistance in a batteau. We should suppose this would dampen the ardor of the lady for any further aerial flights.
[Philadelphia North American.
[Philadelphia North American.
What sub-type of article is it?
Adventure
Extraordinary Event
Journey
What themes does it cover?
Exploration
Misfortune
Bravery Heroism
What keywords are associated?
Balloon Ascension
Philadelphia
Delaware River
Aerial Flight
Rescue
Jersey Shore
What entities or persons were involved?
Mr. Poulin
A Lady
Where did it happen?
Fairmount, Philadelphia; Over The City; Delaware Near The Jersey Shore, Below The Navy Yard
Story Details
Key Persons
Mr. Poulin
A Lady
Location
Fairmount, Philadelphia; Over The City; Delaware Near The Jersey Shore, Below The Navy Yard
Event Date
Wednesday Afternoon
Story Details
Mr. Poulin and a lady make a balloon ascension from Fairmount, Philadelphia, remain suspended over the city, descend into the Delaware River near the Jersey shore, and are rescued by boat from their unpleasant situation.