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The Tragic Story of Franz Reichelt and His Failed Parachute Suit Jump from the Eiffel Tower Franz Reichelt, an Austrian-born French tailor, inventor, and parachuting pioneer, died while testing his parachute suit by jumping off the Eiffel Tower in 1912. Reichelt had become fixated on developing a suit for aviators that would convert into a parachute and allow them to survive a fall should they be forced to leave their aircraft in mid-air. Despite numerous efforts to dissuade him, Reichelt was adamant about taking the jump himself. The parachute failed to deploy, and he plunged 187 ft (57 m) to his death. This video tells the tragic story of Franz Reichelt and his failed parachute suit jump from the Eiffel Tower.


Rate this sailing catamaran from 1-10 ⛵ and tell us where you'd sail it first! Lagoon 52 S © Lagoon Catamarans Length: 52 ft (15.8 m) Beam: 28 ft 3 in (8.6 m) Draft: 5 ft 1 in (1.55 m) Displacement: approx. 57,500 lb (26,100 kg) Sail Area: 1,636 sq ft (152 m²) Engines: Twin 80 HP Yanmar diesels Max Speed: approx. 10 knots under sail Range (under power): approx. 1,000 nautical miles Price: approx. US$ 1.3 Million The Lagoon 52 S is the sport-top version of the popular Lagoon 52 series, offering a sleeker profile and more direct helm control from the starboard flybridge. With its tall rig, forward-set mast, and generous sail area, it delivers strong sailing performance while keeping things stable and smooth. Inside, you get spacious cabins, panoramic salon windows, and luxurious finishes throughout. It’s built for liveaboard comfort and ocean-crossing capability. Whether you're island-hopping or going transatlantic, the 52 S brings comfort, control, and plenty of speed. Current pricing starts around US$ 1.3 Million. #Lagoon52S #SailingCatamaran #CruisingLife #CatamaranShorts