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November 10, 1795 in The New Hampshire Gazette

Domestic News November 10, 1795

The New Hampshire Gazette

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Balloon Ascension, Aerostatic Experiment, Parachute Descent, Mr Blanchard, Public Demonstration

Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire

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Mr. Blanchard conducted a successful aerostatic balloon experiment on Friday last, where a car with animals descended via parachute. Thousands watched without incident; the balloon and parachute landed in water and were recovered by Chelsea Ferry men.

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On Friday last, Mr. Blanchard gave the promised aerostatic experiment, in lieu of his 46th ascension, in the presence of several thousand spectators. No accident happened, and the Aeronaut appeared to possess an entire knowledge of his art. The Balloon rose majestically from an enclosure along side the Exhibition room, and ascending to a considerable height the small car suspended from the balloon, having a couple of animals in it, separated from it, and descended by means of a parachute, to which it was attached. The spectators evinced their satisfaction by repeated huzzas; the balloon and parachute fell into the water, and were picked up by the Chelsea Ferry men.

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Social Event

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Balloon Ascension Aerostatic Experiment Parachute Descent Mr Blanchard Public Demonstration

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Mr. Blanchard

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Event Date

On Friday Last

Key Persons

Mr. Blanchard

Outcome

no accident happened. the balloon and parachute fell into the water and were picked up by the chelsea ferry men.

Event Details

Mr. Blanchard gave the promised aerostatic experiment, in lieu of his 46th ascension, in the presence of several thousand spectators. The Balloon rose majestically from an enclosure along side the Exhibition room, and ascending to a considerable height the small car suspended from the balloon, having a couple of animals in it, separated from it, and descended by means of a parachute, to which it was attached. The spectators evinced their satisfaction by repeated huzzas.