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Huge by any comparison, Hindenburg and Titanic inspired a sense of safety with their superior technology. White Star Line did little to discourage the public's perception of the ship as unsinkable. Titanic's double bottom, sixteen supposedly watertight compartments, and luxurious amenities such as a heated swimming pool and electricity made it the most scientifically advanced vessel of its time.
During the 1930s, some inter-continental travelers preferred the relatively speedy giant zeppelins. Hindenburg's lighter-than-air technology raised predictions that dirigibles would replace ocean liners altogether. As nations worldwide struggled through the Great Depression, Hindenburg's ultra-modern design and amenities inspired faith in science and a prosperous future. |