The great British dirigible, R-34, was the first lighter-than-air vessel
to cross the Atlantic. She left East Fortune, Scotland, July 2, 1919,
under command of Major Scott, and covered 3,200 miles to Mineola, Long
Island, in 4 days 12 hours 12 minutes. The return journey was made in 3
days 3 hours 3 minutes. Note the piles of hydrogen gas bottles needed to
replenish the gas supply.]
[Illustration: HIDE AND SEEK IN THE BALTIC