Atlantic City New Jersey Wellman And Vaniman Airship America Dirigible 1910 Real Photo Postcard
Walter Wellman, an American journalist and polar explorer, alongside his chief engineer Melvin Vaniman, embarked on an ambitious quest to cross the Atlantic Ocean by airship. This 1910 image captures them with their semi-rigid dirigible, the *America*, which was at the forefront of early 20th-century aeronautical engineering. Their venture represented a significant pioneering effort in the nascent era of long-distance air travel, following Wellman's earlier attempts at Arctic exploration by airship.
The transatlantic attempt by the *America* commenced in October 1910 from Atlantic City, New Jersey. While the airship failed to complete the crossing, the crew achieved a record-breaking flight for its era, staying aloft for 71.5 hours and covering approximately 1,008 miles before being rescued off the coast of Bermuda. This pioneering journey, though unsuccessful in its primary goal, underscored the immense challenges and potential of long-distance aerial navigation, pushing the boundaries of aviation technology and human endeavor.
The transatlantic attempt by the *America* commenced in October 1910 from Atlantic City, New Jersey. While the airship failed to complete the crossing, the crew achieved a record-breaking flight for its era, staying aloft for 71.5 hours and covering approximately 1,008 miles before being rescued off the coast of Bermuda. This pioneering journey, though unsuccessful in its primary goal, underscored the immense challenges and potential of long-distance aerial navigation, pushing the boundaries of aviation technology and human endeavor.
