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September 25, 1860
Daily National Democrat
Marysville, Yuba County, California
What is this article about?
Professor T. S. C. Lowe prepares for a balloon voyage across the Atlantic from Philadelphia, delayed beyond September 6 due to financial issues. He will be joined by experienced sailor John R. Dickinson and two assistants to manage navigation and machinery.
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Balloon Voyage Across The Ocean. — A N. Y. letter writer says:
"Professor" T. S. C. Lowe is making ready to start from Philadelphia for a voyage in a balloon across the Atlantic. The day fixed was the 6th September, but as a good many delays have already taken place, it is likely enough that when that day comes and goes, the Professor will be still on the terra firma of Pennsylvania. Some pecuniary annoyances are in the way. The Philadelphia Press in giving a long account of the preparations for the trip, says:
The Professor will be accompanied by three persons, one John R. Dickinson, an experienced sailor, who was for several years first officer of the ship Tuscarora, sailing out of this port. Mr. D. is a good navigator, and the nautical part of the expedition will be under his charge. He expresses the fullest confidence of the enterprise, and explained to one of our reporters yesterday the mode of working the boat in case of the party being compelled to take to it.
The other parties who will go will be two men, to assist in working the machinery.
"Professor" T. S. C. Lowe is making ready to start from Philadelphia for a voyage in a balloon across the Atlantic. The day fixed was the 6th September, but as a good many delays have already taken place, it is likely enough that when that day comes and goes, the Professor will be still on the terra firma of Pennsylvania. Some pecuniary annoyances are in the way. The Philadelphia Press in giving a long account of the preparations for the trip, says:
The Professor will be accompanied by three persons, one John R. Dickinson, an experienced sailor, who was for several years first officer of the ship Tuscarora, sailing out of this port. Mr. D. is a good navigator, and the nautical part of the expedition will be under his charge. He expresses the fullest confidence of the enterprise, and explained to one of our reporters yesterday the mode of working the boat in case of the party being compelled to take to it.
The other parties who will go will be two men, to assist in working the machinery.
What sub-type of article is it?
Adventure
Journey
Extraordinary Event
What themes does it cover?
Exploration
Bravery Heroism
What keywords are associated?
Balloon Voyage
Atlantic Crossing
Professor Lowe
Philadelphia
Delays
Navigation
What entities or persons were involved?
Professor T. S. C. Lowe
John R. Dickinson
Where did it happen?
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Story Details
Key Persons
Professor T. S. C. Lowe
John R. Dickinson
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Event Date
6th September
Story Details
Professor Lowe plans a balloon crossing of the Atlantic from Philadelphia, accompanied by sailor John R. Dickinson for navigation and two men for machinery, facing delays due to financial issues.