The Victims
Of the 97 passengers and crew members that were on board, 36 people lost their lives during the Hindenburg disaster. 13 of them were passengers, 22 crew members on board the ship, and one crew member on the ground.
Sailors Sent
Following the devastating crash the day before, American sailors and officials were brought in to recover whatever they could from the wreckage. An investigation into the incident was opened by the Board of Inquiry for the Department of Commerce.