History's Most Devastating Airship Disasters

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When we think of the legacy of the airship, our minds will often turn to the tragic Hindenburg disaster of 1937. But did you know that it is just one in a line of airships that were doomed to a similar fate? Join Mike as he explores some of the lesser known airship disasters of the 20th Century - including the ill-fated R101 and the USS Shenandoah, and their impact on the history of aviation. Oceanliner Designs explores the design, construction, engineering and operation of history’s greatest vessels– from Titanic to Queen Mary and from the Empress of Ireland to the Lusitania. Join maritime researcher and illustrator Michael Brady as he tells the stories behind some of history's most famous ocean liners and machines! 00:00 Intro 00:19 5 Dramatic Airship Accidents You've Never Heard Of 10:56 Incredible Negligence: The R101 Disaster 32:17 Awful Disasters That Killed The Airship Click the link to subscribe | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsE8PTncfn2Vga48jH46HnQ?sub_confirmation=1 #ships #sinking #disaster #titanic #wrecks #exploration #history #adventure #design #engineering #mairitime #safety #vessels #sailing #documentary #story #oceanlinerdesigns