In 1893, Patrick Alexander ordered a balloon of capacity from Percival Spencer. At the time, C.G. Spencer and Sons' largest advertised balloon was of and when it was made it attracted much public interest. Capable of lifting 12 passengers, it was one of the largest balloons yet made. Alexander named her the "Majestic". In 1894, Patrick took it to Germany where he conducted scientific ascents that excited interest among German scientists and the lay public, as well as that of Kaiser Wilhelm II.