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September 22, 1925
Imperial Valley Press
El Centro, Imperial County, California
What is this article about?
Investigation facts from the naval court of inquiry into the Shenandoah airship disaster at Lakehurst, N.J., on Sept. 22: no ground strike or storm wind breakup, no duty failures, two motors malfunctioning.
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By United Press Leased Wire
LAKEHURST. N. J.. Sept.
22.--Following are outstanding among the facts developed by the investigation of the naval court of inquiry into the Shenandoah disaster:
The airship did not strike the ground before breaking up.
She was not torn to pieces by swirling storm winds.
There was no failure of duty among officers or men.
Two of the ship's motors were not working at the time of the wreck.
One engine was overheated and the other had a cracked cylinder from which water was running.
By United Press Leased Wire
LAKEHURST. N. J.. Sept.
22.--Following are outstanding among the facts developed by the investigation of the naval court of inquiry into the Shenandoah disaster:
The airship did not strike the ground before breaking up.
She was not torn to pieces by swirling storm winds.
There was no failure of duty among officers or men.
Two of the ship's motors were not working at the time of the wreck.
One engine was overheated and the other had a cracked cylinder from which water was running.
What sub-type of article is it?
Disaster
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Catastrophe
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Shenandoah Disaster
Airship Wreck
Naval Inquiry
Motor Failure
Where did it happen?
Lakehurst, N.J.
Story Details
Location
Lakehurst, N.J.
Event Date
Sept. 22
Story Details
The naval court of inquiry into the Shenandoah disaster found that the airship did not strike the ground before breaking up, was not torn by storm winds, no failure of duty occurred, and two motors were not working—one overheated and the other with a cracked cylinder leaking water.