This site has no historic marker at this spot, but has very large
concrete towers that are the remains of the old wooden blimp hanger
used during World War II when blimps were used for enemy submarine
surveillance and should serve as a reminder of the great importance
Naval Airships served in our history. The historical marker is
located at N 29 21.457 , W 95 02.678 if you want to take a look.
The hangar that was built was one of two planned, and was 960
feet long, 328 feet wide, and 190 feet high. It took about 2 1/2
million board feet of timber to build the hangar and that's not
counting the timber used to build the surrounding support
buildings, of which a few still remain. The blimp hangar roof was
damaged in 1961 by hurricane Carla, then destroyed by fire in 1962,
so all that remain are those four concrete corner towers.
A primary feature of the blimp base is the 2,000 foot diameter
concrete mooring pad w/6 smaller circular blimp mooring pads on the
south side of the base. Since the base is on private property, you
can see an aerial view of this base here. Check out
"The Historic Sisters" at this site and be sure to read more of the
Naval History of LTA ( Lighter Than Air ) crafts.
This site was commissioned May 22, 1943 and decommissioned
September 12, 1944. The camp and base were utilized as a discharge
center after the war.
Just so we will know that you really paid a visit to this
unusual looking spot, e-mail me the number of large upright
concrete columns located at the site.
DO NOT POST THE ANSWER IN THE LOG EVEN IF IT IS ENCRYPTED.
ALSO NOTE, THIS IS ON PRIVATE PROPERTY BUT YOU CAN EASILY SEE
THE FOUR CORNER CONCRETE TOWERS FROM THE ROAD. OBEY THE SIGNS.
Enjoy your visit and imagine what it was like here when the
blimps were still operating protecting our coastline.
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and have fun!!!