Show rm r- r 1 Newest of m sJ A very uncommon craft embodying the tho principles of the hydroplane or skimming boat and the aeroplane has recently been built at Cowes Cowes- England England Eng land for use In the speed tests at Monaco This strange vessel can vessel can xan rise from the surface of the water make an aerial voyage and desce descend d to float on the waves The hydroplane aero as It Is called was designed b M. by JM Ravaud a young French aviator The hull consists of two hydroplane floats each about 20 feet long supporting the body of the machine above This Is a boat shaped hull or carriage with an aerial propeller driven by y a a 50 O- O horse power rotary engine at the stern The rudder Is at the bow The boat has two planes on each side and small email ones on the floats Accommodation tion is provided for three or four passengers |