Hindenburg's Interior

Hindenburg crew quarters

 Crew quarters, located toward the rear of the airship, were quite cramped. 

Hindenburg officers' mess

 The officers' mess provided a comfortable location for officers to relax while not on duty.  A large bank of windows allowed a view the earth passing below.

Hindenburg passenger cabin

 Passenger cabins measured only 78 x 66 inches.  Each room was equipped with an upper and lower berth (right of photo), folding wash basin (in folded position at left of photo), a collapsible writing table (center of photo) and a signal used for calling the steward.  The accommodations were quite plain compared to those of the luxury steamships of the day, however, most of the passengers' time was spent elsewhere in the ship.

Hindenburg lounge

 The lounge was decorated with a large wall mural which traced the path of famous explorers.  A Bluthner baby grand piano, made mostly of aluminum and covered with pigskin, was provided for the passengers' entertainment. 

Hindenburg reading and writing room

 The reading and writing room was a quiet place where passengers could write letters on special Hindenburg stationery.

Hindenburg smoking room

 The smoking room, seemingly dangerous in an airship filled with hydrogen, was kept under positive pressure to prevent any of the gas from entering.   A single electric lighter was provided to light your pipe, cigar or cigarette.

Hindenburg promenade and dining area

 The promenade provided passengers with a spectacular view of the earth below.  The adjacent dining area could accommodate all fifty passengers in one sitting.

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