Jouffroy Collection

Jouffroy's method of propelling his steamboat which ran on the Seven, 1850
3359140 Jouffroy's method of propelling his steamboat which ran on the Seven, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration of Jouffroy's method of propelling his steamboat which ran on the Seven)

Antique illustration of scientific discoveries: Steam power, Marquis de Jouffroy

The first demonstration on the river Seine in France of the early experimental steamship Pyroscaphe
3588297 The first demonstration on the river Seine in France of the early experimental steamship Pyroscaphe, from Les Merveilles de la Science, pub.1870

Charles Mounir Follenai
CHARLES MOUNIR, chevalier de FOLLENAI French marechal-de-camp, associated with Jouffroy and others in pioneering attempts at steam navigation. Date: CIRCA 1770

Jouffroys copper boiler
The French inventor and pioneer of steam power the Marquis Jouffroy d Abbans supervising the construction of the boiler for the first practical steamboat

Jouffroy Presents His Steamship Proposals
The Marquis Claude Jouffroy d Abbans presenting his proposals for a steam-powered vessel to a meeting called by the Marquis Ducrest in the 1770 s

Trial Run of First Successful Steamboat
James Watts improvements to steam engines led to attempts to use them in boats, particularly in France. In 1783, The Marquis Claude Jouffroy, demonstrated the first successful steamboat

Claude De Jouffroy
CLAUDE DE JOUFFROY, marquis d Abbans French engineer

Francois Jouffroy
FRANCOIS JOUFFROY French sculptor

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Delving into the annals of scientific history, we encounter the intriguing figure of Marquis Claude de Jouffroy, a pioneering innovator in the realm of steam power. In this antique illustration, Jouffroy's groundbreaking discovery, the experimental steamship Pyroscaphe, is depicted making its historic first demonstration on the River Seine in France. The fireplace in the background of this black and white photo, located at the Hotel De Ville in Orleans, adds a touch of nostalgia as we reflect on the transformation of energy sources. Charles Mounier Follenai, a contemporary observer, documented Jouffroy's revolutionary proposals in Paris, specifically at the Grands Boulevards and Passage Jouffroy. At the heart of these plans was Jouffroy's copper boiler, a testament to the ingenuity and determination of this visionary inventor. The trial run of the first successful steamboat marked a pivotal moment in transportation history, and it all began with Jouffroy's pioneering spirit. As we marvel at the advancements of modern technology, let us not forget the trailblazers like Marquis Claude de Jouffroy who dared to challenge the status quo and changed the course of history.