THE LAST CREW

All nine officers and crew of the NS11 were killed on 15th July 1919 when the airship was “struck by lightning” and burst into flames over the North Sea, five miles north of Cromer, Norfolk. Despite an extensive search only two bodies were washed ashore – that of coxswain Sgt. Charles Henry Lewry and the ship’s mascot, an Airedale terrier.

Photograph of crew of N.S.11 – unknown location. Image: NS11.org.

A key aim of this this project is to find out as much as possible about every member of NS11’s last crew and put a face to every name. With the help of the many contributors and supporters we have met, virtually and face to face, we are starting to better tell their stories and get a sense of who they were. If you have any information on a member of N.S.11’s last crew we would be delighted to hear from you.