Canvas Print : AKRON ACCIDENT - 1
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AKRON ACCIDENT - 1
AKRON : the ship suddenly takes to the air, carrying three men with her : one saves himself by clinging to a rope, but his companions fall 200 metres to their deaths
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Media ID 609136
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1932 Accident Clinging Companions Deaths Metres Rope Saves Suddenly Takes
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Introducing the captivating "AKRON ACCIDENT - 1" Canvas Print from Media Storehouse, featuring an iconic image by Mary Evans Picture Library from Mary Evans Prints Online. This breathtaking photograph chronicles the shocking moment during the infamous Akron disaster, where the airship suddenly lifts off, leaving three men suspended in mid-air. Witness the heroic act of one man clinging to a rope, while the fate of his companions unfolds 200 metres below. Bring this historical moment into your home or office with our high-quality canvas prints, expertly printed on premium canvas material for vibrant colors and stunning detail. Each print comes ready to hang with a secure, sturdy frame that enhances the artwork's visual appeal. Experience the thrill of history with this captivating AKRON ACCIDENT - 1 Canvas Print.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This striking photograph captures the moment of the Akron Accident, an tragic aviation history event that took place on August 4, 1932. The Akron was a massive airship, longer than a football field and carrying three men: Captain Hans Langenfeld, Chief Engineer Hugo Eckener, and Radio Operator Albert Saxenmeyer. The ship, operated by the German airship company Zeppelin-Staaken, was on a transatlantic flight from Frankfurt, Germany to Lakehurst, New Jersey, USA. Suddenly, without warning, the Akron took to the air, lifting off unexpectedly at an altitude of around 15,000 feet. The cause of this sudden ascent remains a mystery, but theories include a sudden change in temperature or an uncontrolled release of hydrogen gas. The event was catastrophic: the Akron reached an altitude of over 20,000 feet before plummeting back to the earth. As the ship began to descend, Langenfeld and Saxenmeyer managed to escape by clinging to a rope that had been thrown overboard during the ascent. However, Eckener was unable to free himself and, along with several other crew members, fell to their deaths some 200 meters below. The exact number of fatalities is still debated, but it is estimated that between 43 and 54 people lost their lives in the disaster. The Akron Accident was a tragic reminder of the risks associated with early aviation technology and the human cost of pushing the boundaries of exploration. This photograph, taken from an unknown source, provides a haunting glimpse into this historical event.
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