75 Years Ago Today: Lakehurst, New Jersey, 6 May 1937.
We all know about the disaster, but do you know what made the Hindenburg a Legend? My topic this week is the Hindenburg, its history, beauty, the plans, the photos, and yes the disaster.
click here to read the article http://wp.me/P1MLkF-Dz
Comments Off on 75 Years Ago Today: Lakehurst, New Jersey, 6 May 1937
Filed under Hindenburg, New, ships
The Hindenburg, while docking at the Lakehurst Naval Air Station, erupted into flames. Of the 36 passengers and 61 crew aboard, 35 people died (plus one ground crew person). This disaster was broadcast live over radio as it happened.
It has been 75 years and the controversies surrounding this disaster continue. My Sunday (12 May 2012) article this week will be on the Hindenburg. Find out more about this amazing air ship, the disaster, and take a look at the plans for this beautiful ship.
click here to read article http://wp.me/P1MLkF-Dz
The Hindenburg, South Boston in background (Photo credit: Boston Public Library)
The U.S. Coast Guard Douglas RD-4 Spica (s/n V-125) escorts the German Zeppelin LZ 129 Hindenburg on arrival at Lakehurst, New Jersey (USA), after its inaugural flight from Friedrichshafen, Germany, on the early morning of 9 May 1936. The decommissioned U.S. Navy airship USS Los Angeles (ZR-3) is visible in the background. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
Hindenburg airship interior (Photo credit: History In An Hour)
Comments Off on 75 Years Ago Today: Lakehurst, New Jersey, 6 May 1937
Filed under Hindenburg, New, ships
This Sunday will be my article on Dr. Robert Ballard. There is more to Dr. Ballard than the average person is aware of; his work has touched undersea volcanoes, Word War 2, continental plates, and outer space to name just four.
I am working on an article For Unsolved Mysteries‘ web site on the “Flying Dutchman of the Great Lakes”, the SS Bannockburn.
&
Also, I am working on an article concerning all those shoes beside the Titanic and what they really mean. There is more too it than you might suspect. So, until Sunday take care and have a great day!
V/R,
Joe
GALVESTON, Texas (March 1, 2007) - Dr. Robert D. Ballard, founder of Institute for Exploration (IFE), speaks at a press conference held in Galveston for the Flower Garden Banks project. Nuclear research submarine NR-1 and Military Sealift Command (MSC) submarine support vessel MV Carolyn Chouest are scheduled to conduct a visual and acoustic survey of the Flower Garden Banks in the Gulf of Mexico. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class John Fields (RELEASED) (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
More detailed map showing volcanoes active in the last 1 million years (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
R/V Robert Ballard - U.E.F. Science Vessel (1) (Photo credit: Dunechaser)
Filed under New, ships, SS Bannockburn, Titanic
Panelists at the Marine Forensics Symposium outside Washington, call for a new expedition to the USS Scorpion’s wreck, saying it may put to rest the multitude of theories about the loss of the USS Scorpion. The expedition is to be led by famed Titanic explorer P.H. Nargeolet.
Comments Off on U.S.S. Scorpion
Filed under New, ships, USS Scorpion
"Your comments have encouraged, inspired, and overall put a smile on my face. I am nominating you for the Prego Project Award as a BIG thank you for your support… It means the world to me!!" www.pregoandtheloon.wordpress.com/
joeccombs2nd 