Reproduction of "A view of the Balloon & Car with Mr. Sadler on his way from Dublin across the Irish Channel to England 1812"

Colored offset lithographic print of Mr. James Sadler (February 1753–28 March 1828) in the gondola of his balloon the 'Erin-go-bragh' crossing the Irish Channel from Dublin to England on October 1, 1812. The ascent began from Belvedere House in Drumcondra, Ireland. Strong winds blew him out to sea. Unable to change direction, he was forced to land in the sea and was later rescued by the herring trawler Victory. Scene shows the balloon aloft over water and a lighthouse with Mr. Sadler holding two flags.The balloon had a 55 foot diameter and a capacity of 87,114 cubic feet.

This is a reproduction of a 19th century print: "A view of the Balloon & Car with Mr. Sadler on his way from Dublin across the Irish Channel to England 1812"