Hindenburg Disaster
Learn about the terrible tragedy that occurred on May 6, 1937 in Lakehurst, New Jersey.
The Hindenburg Disaster
This article tells the story of the Hindenburg Disaster. Find out about the numerous theories that arose to explain this terrible tragedy. Also, discover the real reason why the fire occurred.
This article tells the story of the Hindenburg Disaster. Find out about the numerous theories that arose to explain this terrible tragedy. Also, discover the real reason why the fire occurred.
The Hindenburg Disaster
Sabotage? Mechanical Failure? Lightning? What caused the Hindenburg tragedy? Read about these theories and others that arose to explain this terrible event. Also, discover the most likely explanation of what actually caused the disaster.
Sabotage? Mechanical Failure? Lightning? What caused the Hindenburg tragedy? Read about these theories and others that arose to explain this terrible event. Also, discover the most likely explanation of what actually caused the disaster.
Airship History
Lighter-than-air crafts began back in 1793 with hot air balloons. About's Guide to 20th Century History, Jennifer Rosenberg, gives a nice history of airships from then to the present.
Lighter-than-air crafts began back in 1793 with hot air balloons. About's Guide to 20th Century History, Jennifer Rosenberg, gives a nice history of airships from then to the present.
The Hindenburg: A Gigantic and Luxurious Airship
What was the Hindenburg airship really like inside? Read about the comforts of this dirigible that was four football fields in length.
What was the Hindenburg airship really like inside? Read about the comforts of this dirigible that was four football fields in length.
The History of Airships Resources
Want further information about airships including the Hindenburg? Check out this list of resources provided by About's Guide to Inventors, Mary Bellis.
Want further information about airships including the Hindenburg? Check out this list of resources provided by About's Guide to Inventors, Mary Bellis.
FBI Files on the Hindenburg Disaster
Because of the Freedom of Information Act, the FBI has released 337 pages of documents concerning their unofficial investigation into the Hindenburg explosion. Read the entire text online. Please note: You must have Adobe Acrobat Reader to access this information.
Because of the Freedom of Information Act, the FBI has released 337 pages of documents concerning their unofficial investigation into the Hindenburg explosion. Read the entire text online. Please note: You must have Adobe Acrobat Reader to access this information.
Hydrogen Exonerated in Hindenburg Disaster
Hydrogen might have added to the fire, but according to Addison Bain, retired NASA engineer, the real cause of the blaze was the highly flammable skin of the dirigible. Read about his findings here.
Hydrogen might have added to the fire, but according to Addison Bain, retired NASA engineer, the real cause of the blaze was the highly flammable skin of the dirigible. Read about his findings here.
Original Zeppelin Photographs
This site has pictures of the original Zepplins including the Hindenburg. Make sure to look at the advertising brochures and other airship memorabilia.
This site has pictures of the original Zepplins including the Hindenburg. Make sure to look at the advertising brochures and other airship memorabilia.
Tragedy at Lakehurst
The Hindenburg crashed at the Lakehurst Naval Station in Lakehurst, New Jersey. The information presented here is maintained by the Navy Lakehurst Historical Society and boasts some awe-inspring photographs of the largest airship ever.
The Hindenburg crashed at the Lakehurst Naval Station in Lakehurst, New Jersey. The information presented here is maintained by the Navy Lakehurst Historical Society and boasts some awe-inspring photographs of the largest airship ever.