Wordless Wednesday

WW is a simple blog post featuring a photo which conveys a message that speaks for itself without using words.

For all the rule breakers, of which I am one, please feel free to add all the words you want.

Make sure you leave a link to your post and I’ll visit your Wordless Wednesday post.

The Hindenburg

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The Hindenburg disaster was an airship accident that occurred on May 6, 1937, in Manchester Township, New Jersey, United States. The LZ 129 Hindenburg (Luftschiff Zeppelin #129; Registration: D-LZ 129) was a German commercial passenger-carrying rigid airship, the lead ship of the Hindenburg class, the longest class of flying machine and the largest airship by envelope volume. Filled with hydrogen, it caught fire and was destroyed during its attempt to dock with its mooring mast at Naval Air Station Lakehurst. The accident caused 35 fatalities (13 passengers and 22 crewmen) among the 97 people on board (36 passengers and 61 crewmen), and an additional fatality on the ground. Source: Wikipedia

Linking up with a bunch of fantastic peeps from the blogosphere who host Wordless Wednesday – Wordless Wednesday, Keith’s Ramblings, Senior Salon, Esme Salon, CatSynth, and Suzana.


1. Comedy Plus2. messymimi3. My Mind’s Eye
4. Brian’s Home5. Cat Blogosphere6. Keith’s Ramblings
7. Humor8. Senior Salon9. an artist reflects
10. Ana Linden11. SuzetteB12. Evening Drift
13. One Spoiled Cat14. My GBGV Life15. Eugenia
16. Sognafaret17. Mr. Ohh!18. Ramblin’ with AM
19. 15andmeowing20. Friends FurEver21. Eastside Cats
22. Driller’s Place23. Kitties Blue24. JoJo
25. 3-Second Yawn26. Suzana27. Carmen
28. Wordless29. Rusty Ring30. Mascha
31. Andree32. Dandy Duke33. Midweek News
34. Penmanship35. Betty Chambers36. The LLB Life
37. ES #124 #WW38. Mergansers39. Life Captured
40. Pat in Colorado41. Jim, Australia42. Spring Flowers
43. WIP Wednesday44. Peachy & Faye45. klara, Brussels
46. Reflection47. Penwasser Place48. Paspii
49. Roentare Blog50. His Daily Photo51. Melbourne Candid
52. MICE & raMEN53. Lone Star Cats54. Kinley Westie
55. Doglady’s Den56. Ruby Rose57. Pictorial Tuesday
58. Amber’s Reviews59. Prose

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86 thoughts on “Wordless Wednesday

  1. CAAC says:

    What a loss! I remember as a kid, the large Goodyear balloons sometimes seen over stadiums. What I don’t remember if they were motorized. I like reading about the tidbits you share. Thanks, Sandee!

    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      Watching it happen was horrific. Happy WW and rest of the week, Cathy. 🙂

  2. onespoiledcat – Virginia – We are Angel Sammy and Teddy......! Two ginger cats - one left for the Rainbow Bridge in December of 2016 (but still keeps in touch...) and the other in the "here and now" having lots of fun. Join us as we try to bring smiles to everyone around us with our blog.
    Pam and Teddy says:

    A very sad bit of history – seeing the video has always stuck in my mind as one of the scariest things I’ve seen.

    Hugs, Pam

    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      Same here. It was showing everywhere. So horrific. Hugs to you and scritches to Teddy. 🙂

  3. My GBGV Life – Minnesota, USA – I am a GBGV, Grand Basset Griffon Vendeén - enjoying my life and sharing my experiences.
    My GBGV Life says:

    That was a terrible accident. Mom has seen the footage and watched shows about it over the years.

    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      I think that was the scariest part is the actual seeing it happen. Happy WW and rest of the week. Scritches to the pups. 🙂

  4. Eugi – Atlanta Ga – A Pushcart Prize nominee in 2025, my poetry appears in twelve anthologies, and my work is published across six platforms, inclusive of WordPress, PoetrySoup, Spillwords, BlueSky, Mastodon, and Tumblr. I am among those who received Socialite of the Year (Honorary Award) for the Year 2025 by Spillwords Press. I’m thrilled in be in the company of such a talented group of kindred souls. Now retired, I enjoyed a dedicated career in the insurance industry for over 40 years being rewarded professionally and personally.
    Eugi says:

    What a tragic incident. A long ago, I rode in a blimp, and the view was stunning. Our ride was cut short, because of a storm. Whew! Happy Wednesday.

    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      I’ve never rode in one and wouldn’t, but they were beautiful. Happy Wednesday, my friend. Hugs. 🙂

  5. suzannedunaway – I am a French Tuxie who has an opinion on just about everything. Whether you agree or disagree, I'm interested.
    suzannedunaway says:

    Oh, a terrible accident but we never remembered the details. Merci and a happier Wednesday than that day, for sure!

    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      It was a terrible accident. Horrific. Happy day and rest of the week. 🙂

  6. Mr. Ohh's Sideways View – Ohio USA – I am one in a long line of humans who see the world a bit different from everyone else. I am often caught dancing to the music in my head. Please join me in my support of World Laughter
    Mr. Ohh! says:

    Interesting and sad. 🤣😎🙃

    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      It was indeed, Ellen. Scritches to the kitties and healing hugs to Penny. 🙂

  7. Alana says:

    A terrible tragedy. If this hadn’t happened, would we have expanded our use of passenger airships? We might have a different world today. Something to ponder. Alana ramblinwitham

    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      It does make you wonder. I thing the need for speed would have put these in the history books. Happy WW and rest of the week. 🙂

    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      I did too and it was horrible. Frightening. Happy WW and rest of the week. Scritches to the kitties. 🙂

    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      I agree with you. Happy WW and rest of the week. Scritches to the precious kitties. 🙂

  8. Eastside Cats Blog – Metro Detroit, Michigan USA – Follow my three cat families and other cat antics at https://eastsidecats.blogspot.com/
    Eastside Cats says:

    Truly amazing that any escaped that conflagration.

    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      I agree with you. Seeing people coming out of that inferno was amazing. 🙂

    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      It sure did. Happy day and rest of the week, my friend. 🙂

    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      You’re right about that. The reporter made it even more horrific. He was so moved by the disaster. 🙂

  9. kittiesblue – Roanoke, VA – Tandem bike rider with the best husband ever (married 47 years), gardener, blogger and kitty addict and caregiver. My license plate is PRRFCT and I have a tattoo of my blog logo on my calf.
    Kitties Blue says:

    Blimps have always seemed like one of the most unlikely inventions. I guess we won’t see many more of them, with drones being used to catch the aerial views. Is there still a blimp sightseeing tour in San Francisco? XOCK, angels Lily Olivia, Mauricio, Misty May, Giulietta, Fiona, Astrid & Sawyer, Lisbeth, Calista Jo, Cooper Murphy, Kizmet, Audrey, Raleigh, Gibbs & Tali

    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      You’re referring to the Pathfinder. Yes it’s huge and has been seen in San Francisco. Happy WW and rest of the week. Scritches to the kitties, a smooch to Cooper Murphy and a big hug to you. 🙂

    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      I agree with you. Happy day and rest of the week. 🙂

  10. DrillerAA
    DrillerAA says:

    The nature and time frame of this tragedy seem to make it a historic event. In the grand scheme of air travel, 35 fatalities is a relatively average number, but there were no aircraft capable of carrying 200 passengers and the skies weren’t filled with air traffic.
    This is almost like the air travel version of the Titanic. The Hindenburg was the largest airship of it’s day and her transatlantic passengers were generally wealthy upper class citizens. The scheduled event was considered newsworthy, so film crews and radio stations were on site to see the tragedy unfold before them.

    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      A great recap of what happened. Thank you for that. Have a great WW and rest of the week, my friend. 🙂

    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      Scared me half to death too. A very horrible tragedy. Happy WW and rest of the week, Kymber. Love and hugs. 🙂

    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      I love you my Wonderful Husband. Your Loving Wife. 🙂

    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      Yes it is. We need to hold on to the good things. Happy WW and rest of the week, Carol. Love and hugs to you and Ziggy. 🙂

    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      It sure was, Yvonne. Happy Wednesday and rest of the week. 🙂

  11. Suzana Miu
    Suzana says:

    From each tragic accident the engineers improved the concepts.
    So sad moments!
    Thank you for the Blog Hop, dear Sandee!
    Happy WW! Hugs and love!❤️😘

    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      You’re right about that. So sad though. Happy WW and rest of the week, Suzana. Hugs. 🙂

    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      You’re right about that. So tragic. Happy WW and rest of the week, my friend. Hugs. 🙂

  12. EsmeSalon – I help Entrepreneurs | Innovators | Bloggers & Home Chefs, so please check around and let me know if I can assist in any way. We have a weekly InLinkz party, and it’s free to join, so I hope to meet you there!
    Esme Slabbert says:

    Thank you, Sandee, for the Wednesday linkup. Happy #WW.
    Catastrophic and tragic accident for sure.
    My entries: #37+38
    Hope you will join ES #WW https://esmesalon.com/wordlesswednesday/ NOW OPEN

    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      You’re most welcome, my friend. Happy WW and rest of the week. Hugs. 🙂

  13. Pat says:

    I remember seeing tapes of this disater on TV years later, and a radio voice of a man who was covering the event live at the time who cried out “Oh the humanity!” when he saw it burn and go down.

    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      I remember the video and the reporter. Awful tragedy. Happy Wordless Wednesday and rest of the week. 🙂

  14. Life Captured
    Debra @ Life Captured says:

    I was too young to have remembered, not in school yet. It’s like kids now only know about nine one one from history. Now I remember exactly the day, saw it on TV and what I was doing. Both horrible events.
    The link I shared- #39.
    Have a wonderful Wednesday!

    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      Nine eleven was more horrifying. Thanks for linking up. Happy Wordless Wednesday. 🙂

  15. Suzette Benjamin – Inspirational, very amateur photography, faith
    Suzette Benjamin says:

    A very sad and costly page in human lives in aviation history. Thank you for the details and for commemorating this day in history. It is very strange, but last week I was thinking about the Hindenburg. I am not sure why. I did not know that the date of that ill-fated event was May 6.
    Happy Wordless Wednesday, Sandee. Love and hugs to you dear friend.

    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      You and I are on the same page at times. Good for us. Happy Wordless Wednesday and rest of the week. Love and hugs. 🙂

    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      It sure was, my friend. Love and hugs to you and Kit and scritches to the kitties. 🙂

    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      It was a horrible tragedy. Double Pawkisses to you both and a big hug to Granny. 🙂

    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      Exactly. I remember that reporter saying that. Happy WW and rest of the week. 🙂

  16. Veronica Lee says:

    Such a haunting reminder of history.
    The Hindenburg disaster is one of those events that still feels chilling even after all these years.
    Thanks for sharing this, Sandee!

    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      It sure does, Veronica. It was a horrible disaster. 🙂

  17. darlamsands
    Darla M Sands says:

    I can so easily hear reporter Herbert Morrison’s cry, “Oh, the humanity!” He understandably thought at the time that all aboard had died. It’s amazing how many survived but I wonder how many of them never quite recovered, either physically or mentally. ~shudder~ Hugs and best wishes, my dear.

    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      I remember this horrific incident very well. I will never forget that reporter. Hugs my friend. 🙂

  18. Tails Around the Ranch – Denver, CO – The inspiration behind this blog was one knuckleheaded Standard Poodle named Sam but is now inspired by a House Pony-Wilson. I'm Monika, the upright. Living in the Denver metro area, we post about dogs, rescue and nature. So grab your favorite beverage and be prepared to howl along with our adventures. And don't forget to bark your 'pup-tacular' comment; we'd love to hear from you.
    Tails Around the Ranch says:

    Such a tragic event. I had forgotten some of the details-thank you for sharing, Sandee. You always find the most fascinating things to share!

    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      It was very tragic. Love and hugs to you and lots of scritches to handsome Wilson. 🙂

  19. Debbie D. – Suburban Toronto, Canada – Dog Mom and (retired) Canine Innkeeper, known as "The Doglady". Former corporate workaholic. Writer, photographer, digital creator. Animal lover, music fanatic, inveterate traveller. Eternal "hippie rockchick". History, literature and cinema buff. Hockey and soccer fan. Dedicated night owl. German/Canadian binational, multilingual. Let me entertain you!
    Debbie D. says:

    I remember reading about it years ago and also saw the 1975 movie. What a horrible tragedy that was! Thanks for hosting the WW link party, Sandee. 💖 Happy Thursday!

    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      It sure was, Debbie. You’re welcome for the hosting. Thank you for playing along. Hugs. 🙂

    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      They were different indeed. Happy day and rest of the week, Barbara. 🙂

  20. Lydia C. Lee says:

    Wow. It’s funny how we all know of that but there are huge plane crashes we’ve forgotten…I wonder if it’s the shick at the time enshrouding it or the type of vehicle that makes it enduring history? Shocking pic! I didn’t realise there were survivors.

    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      There were survivors. It was amazing that anyone survived. 🙂

  21. Peabea – I was always a wife and mom first. A homebody. A mom to a fur baby named Razzy. A lover of photography, reading, writing, crafts, and anything that has to do with my children or grandchildren.
    Peabea says:

    Very sad, but nice that you share so it can be refreshed in people’s memory of those who perished so they are not forgotten.

    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      History is important. Happy day and rest of the week. 🙂

  22. Lux Reader – AI SEO Content Writer. Pinterest Marketer. Email Copywriter. Voracious Reader.
    Lux Ganzon says:

    I love learning new things on your blog! Amazing how, just when we think we know everything, we discover something that blows our minds.

    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      I enjoy finding tidbits of history. Happy day, my friend. 🙂

  23. meowmeowmans
    meowmeowmans says:

    What a terrible tragedy. I remember learning about the Hindenburg as a child as part of the our of the Goodyear Blimp airfield — which was about a quarter mile from our house.

    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      It was horrific. The reporter made it even more horrific. 🙂

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