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04/09/1923 First U. S. airship departs for her maiden voyage

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USS Shenandoah

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The USS Shenandoah

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U.S. Navy dirigible the Shenandoah Crashes

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Shenandoah (1924)

The vessel was called USS Shenandoah. She was 207 meters long and capable of the speed 110 kilometres per hour. The crew complement was 25 aviators. USS Shenandoah was first airship to complete flight across North American continent. She was lost in a storm in 1925. Fourteen crewmembers died in the crash.
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