USS Shenandoah airship and tender, 1924 C017 / 7838
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USS Shenandoah airship and tender, 1924 C017 / 7838
USS Shenandoah airship moored to its tender the newly-converted USS Patoka during tests in 1924. The Shenandoah was the first rigid airship used by the US Navy. It was built from 1922 to 1923, and operated until 1925. It first flew in September 1923, undertaking several missions before it was torn apart in a storm and crashed in September 1925. The USS Shenandoah (also called the ZR-1) was 207 metres long, built from duraluminium with a cloth cotton cover. The gas used for lift was helium, rather than hydrogen. Propelled by petrol engines, it carried a crew of 25, had a range of 8000 kilometres, and was armed with machine guns and bombs
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1900s 1920s 1924 Aerial Aeronautical Aeronautics Aircraft Airship Aviation Dirigible Dock Docking Flight Flying Helium Maritime Military Moored National Photo Company Collection North American Rigid Airship Shenandoah Ship Tender Transport Transportation Us Navy Vessel Mooring Mooring Mast United States Navy Zr 1
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This print captures the majestic USS Shenandoah airship and its tender, the newly-converted USS Patoka, during tests in 1924. Serving as the first rigid airship utilized by the US Navy, the Shenandoah was an engineering marvel of its time. Constructed between 1922 and 1923, this colossal aircraft measured a staggering 207 meters long and boasted a duraluminium framework covered with cloth cotton. Unlike its predecessors, the Shenandoah relied on helium gas for lift instead of highly flammable hydrogen. Powered by petrol engines, it could reach a range of up to 8000 kilometers while accommodating a crew of 25 individuals. Equipped with machine guns and bombs, this technological wonder represented a significant advancement in military aviation. However, tragedy struck in September 1925 when a violent storm tore apart the mighty Shenandoah mid-flight causing it to crash. Despite its untimely demise, this photograph immortalizes an era where human ingenuity soared through the skies. The image showcases not only historical significance but also highlights advancements in maritime technology during that period. The monochrome aesthetic adds depth to this snapshot from history's pages while emphasizing both awe-inspiring scale and intricate details. Preserved within Library of Congress' National Photo Company Collection, this remarkable piece offers us glimpses into early twentieth-century aviation achievements - reminding us how far we have come since those pioneering days.
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