HistoryCentral Presents History Run
An interactive journey through American history — from the creators of HistoryCentral’s trusted history apps.
Explore History Run & Our Other Apps

1912 World's First Seaplane Contest Held in Monaco

 

1912 World's First Seaplane Contest Held in Monaco

In the first of its kind contest, held in Monaco planes were required to land and takeoff in calm and choppy waters. Contestants received extra points for taking passengers. The winner was Belgiums Juls Fischer, flying a Henry Farman aircraft.

 

 

 

s