RICHARD CROSBIE THE BALLOONIST
MEMORIAL TO RICHARD CROSBIE THE BALLOONIST [RANELAGH GARDENS]
Richard Crosbie is a significant figure in Irish aviation history, best known for being the first Irishman to make a manned balloon flight.
Richard Crosbie's Flight:
In 1785, he launched a hydrogen balloon from Ranelagh Gardens in Dublin.
His flight took him from Ranelagh to Clontarf. This achievement occurred relatively soon after the first manned balloon flights by the Montgolfier brothers in France, highlighting Crosbie's pioneering spirit.
He also did experimental flights with animals prior to his manned flight.
Memorial Statue in Ranelagh:
A memorial statue commemorating Crosbie's historic flight stands in Ranelagh Gardens.
The statue, designed by Irish artist Rory Breslin, captures the essence of Crosbie's curiosity and the spectacle of his balloon flight. It's adorned with imagery that reflects the showmanship and ornamentation of the original event.
The statue was unveiled in 2008. The placement of the statue, in Ranelagh gardens, is very appropriate, as this is the location that his historic flight began.
In essence, the statue serves as a lasting tribute to Richard Crosbie's daring feat and his place in the history of flight.
Richard Crosbie is a significant figure in Irish aviation history, best known for being the first Irishman to make a manned balloon flight.
Richard Crosbie's Flight:
In 1785, he launched a hydrogen balloon from Ranelagh Gardens in Dublin.
His flight took him from Ranelagh to Clontarf. This achievement occurred relatively soon after the first manned balloon flights by the Montgolfier brothers in France, highlighting Crosbie's pioneering spirit.
He also did experimental flights with animals prior to his manned flight.
Memorial Statue in Ranelagh:
A memorial statue commemorating Crosbie's historic flight stands in Ranelagh Gardens.
The statue, designed by Irish artist Rory Breslin, captures the essence of Crosbie's curiosity and the spectacle of his balloon flight. It's adorned with imagery that reflects the showmanship and ornamentation of the original event.
The statue was unveiled in 2008. The placement of the statue, in Ranelagh gardens, is very appropriate, as this is the location that his historic flight began.
In essence, the statue serves as a lasting tribute to Richard Crosbie's daring feat and his place in the history of flight.
RICHARD CROSBIE THE BALLOONIST