Busy in the Bow

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Mechanics stand on a swing platform suspended along the hull of an airborne airship, repairing a propeller

While they were busy in the bow.

Artist

Name:: Benett, Léon
Dates:: 1839-1917
Country:: France

Illustration

Subject:: Science & Technology
Technique:: Wood Engraving
Engraver:: Ladmiral, Jules, Marie, René
Format:: Portrait (taller)
Source:: University of California Libraries, the Internet Archive

Book

Title:: The clipper of the clouds (aka Robur the Conqueror)
Author:: Verne, Jules
Publisher:: London: Sampson Low, Marston & Company, Limited, 1887
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Mechanics stand on a swinging work platform suspended along the hull of an airborne airship. They repair a propeller while crew members on the upper deck assist from above.

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{{cite web | title=Busy in the Bow | url=https://www.oldbookillustrations.com/illustrations/busy-bow/ | author=Benett, Léon | year=1887 | access-date=September 6, 2026 | publisher=Old Book Illustrations}}