The rescue of Jules and Caroline Duruof from their balloon "Le Tricolore" off the coast of... 1874. Creator: Anonymous. The rescue of Jules and Caroline Duruof from their balloon "Le Tricolore" off the coast of... 1874

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The rescue of Jules and Caroline Duruof from their balloon "Le Tricolore" off the coast of... 1874. Creator: Anonymous. The rescue of Jules and Caroline Duruof from their balloon "Le Tricolore" off the coast of... 1874

The rescue of Jules and Caroline Duruof from their balloon "Le Tricolore" off the coast of England on September 1, 1874, 1874. Private Collection

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This woodcut print depicts the thrilling rescue of Jules and Caroline Duruof from their gas balloon, Le Tricolore, off the coast of England in 1874. The image, created by an anonymous artist, captures the drama and tension of the moment as the couple's balloon, adorned with the French tricolor flag, is tossed about by the turbulent sea. Jules and Caroline Duruof, also known as Claude-Jules and Caroline Dufour, were French aeronauts who embarked on a daring balloon journey from Paris on August 25, 1874, with the intention of crossing the English Channel. However, their journey took a perilous turn when they were caught in a storm and forced to make an emergency landing in the sea. Despite the treacherous conditions, a brave rescue team managed to save the couple from their precarious balloon, which had become entangled in the rigging of a nearby fishing boat. The woodcut print captures the heroic efforts of the rescuers as they reach out to the stranded pair, who cling to the balloon basket for dear life. This historic moment marked the first successful rescue of balloonists from the sea and cemented the reputation of the Duruof's as pioneering figures in the early days of aviation. The woodcut print serves as a testament to their courage and the ingenuity of the human spirit in the face of adversity.

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