Zeppelins Verse War Threats Diminish As Armadas Questioned
An early war era report from Fre n c it front argues that German Zeppelins were fewer than feared after a century of claims. Only about 100 built since 1900, with most used by the navy for reconnaissance, mine protection, and patrols. A long list notes multiple airships destroyed or damaged in fights, fires, or accidents across Europe from 1914 to 1917.
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Germany
Count Zeppelin
Lake Constance
Friedrichshafen
Staaken
North Sea
Heligoland
Buhlebuettel
Fanoe
Denmark
Blaavands Huk
Buhisbuettel
Jutland
Belgium
Buhlsbuettel
Cuxhaven
Ostend
England
Thames
Eneland
Tondern
Eqte
Toidern
Wildpark
Lorelon
Lenmden
Enuland
Campeiine
France
Finlen
Terschelling
Saint- Clement
Zeppelin fleet fates and destroyals in World War I
A report details the fate of GermanZeppelin airships and similar craft through 1917. It lists ships struck, dismantled, or missing with notes on Baltic and North Sea service and references to Schuette Lanz and Parseval types, including ships believed destroyed or in shed. It notes incomplete information on remaining Zeppelins and summarizes various airship outcomes.
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Deanmartin
IIT
Hage
Nordhol
Tondern
Baltic
Leavy Beng
North Sea
Government to Control Railroads and Finance Plans
Director General McAdoo told the Senate Interstate Commerce Committee that government operation of railroads may expand to canals and waterways if needed. He advocated swift passage of the administration railroad bill to enable $10,000,000 in bonds this fiscal year and urged retaining $500,000,000 to expand facilities or cover deficiencies if required.
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McAdoo
Senate Interstate Commerce Commission
Congress
Riots in Rio Target German Stores After Sinking Told
In Rio de Janeiro on Jan 20 mobs attacked German property after news that Brazilian ships Acary and Guahuba were sunk by German submarines. Crowds burned a German bar and school, dashed windows, and clashed with cavalry and police, leaving several injured as authorities attempted to restore order.
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Rio DE Janeiro
Brazil
Germany
Nots
Acary
Rua Do Senado
Anl
Avenida Rio Branco
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