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The Leviathans Radio Eyes which pierce the densest fog. With the installation
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The Leviathans Radio Eyes which pierce the densest fog. With the installation
The Leviathans Radio Eyes which pierce the densest fog.
With the installation of the new radio compass on the liner SS Leviathan, running aground and colliding with other vessels in dense fogs are eliminated, as the exact position of the giant vessel can be located at all times.
Staff Commander H C Flisch looking over the new radio compass.
10 December 1923
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The Leviathans Radio Eyes - A Breakthrough in Navigational Safety
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. In this photo print, we witness the revolutionary installation of "The Leviathans Radio Eyes" a cutting-edge radio compass on board the majestic liner SS Leviathan. The dense fog that once posed a grave threat to maritime navigation is now conquered by these piercing radio eyes. With this groundbreaking technology, running aground or colliding with other vessels becomes a thing of the past for the giant vessel. No longer will captains and crew members be at the mercy of treacherous weather conditions. The exact position of SS Leviathan can now be located at all times, ensuring safe passage through even the thickest fogs. Staff Commander H C Flisch stands proudly beside this remarkable invention, his gaze fixed upon the new radio compass. His expression reflects both excitement and relief as he contemplates how this innovation will forever change seafaring journeys. This monochrome photograph captures an iconic moment in twentieth-century history when equipment and technology merged seamlessly to enhance safety at sea. With headphones donned and focused attention, Staff Commander Flisch embodies determination and dedication to safeguarding lives on board. Preserved by Central News, this image from December 10th, 1923 serves as a reminder of human ingenuity triumphing over nature's challenges. It symbolizes progress in navigation systems while showcasing Europeana Photography's commitment to preserving historical moments that shaped our world today.
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