IMPROVEMENTS IN VESSELS AND APPARATUS FOR AERIAL NAVIGATION
Year: 1885

page_text: I, WILLIAM ROBERT LAKE, of the firm of Haseltine, Lake & Co, Patent Agents,
Southampton Buildings, in the County of Middlesex, do hereby declare the
nature of my invention for "IMPROVEMENTS IN VESSELS AND APPARATUS FOR
AERIAL NAVIGATION," to be as follows:-
This invention relates to improvements in vessels, for aerial navigation to be
actuated, handled, and steered by machinery arranged within the said vessel by.
means of screw propellers on the sides, as well as screws fore and aft or aft only
at the option of the builder, the forward screw being for steering purposes.
The
said invention consists partly in constructing a metal frame, properly and sub-
stantially secured at the several intersections thereof, in the form of two cones, the
larger ends of which abut against each other; or in the form of a cylinder termina-
ting fore and aft in sharp conical ends; observing as to the height and base of the
cones the proportion of say between three to one and six to one and in enclosing
the whole, excepting that portion of the cabin which protrudes below, within a
casing of thin metal, silk, linen, canvas or other suitable material that can be
rendered impervious to gas, air, and fire, and waterproof by paint or other proper.
compound. It further consists in intersecting the conical ends and central cylinder
by transverse as well as by longitudinal horizontal partitions, of material made
impervious to gas, by which the body of the vessel is divided into gas chambers or
cells and engine, store, machinery, and freight compartments, thus reducing the
size of the gas compartments within safe limits, and affording facilities for inflating
and exhausting the gas space or any subsection thereof as occasion may require,
and at the same time providing living and business rooms separated from the gas
space by gas tight partitions and supporting the same by trussed flooring. It
further consists in constructing a cabin partly within and partly protruding below
the lower part of the hull of the vessel-Also in adjusting the shafts, which carry
the fore and aft screws, in brackets secured on the under side and without the
front and rear portion of the hull. Also in adjusting on revolving cylinders
passing from within, through the sides of the vessel, revolving screws for raising,
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page_text: lowering, steering, and propelling, and in arranging within the said vessel,
machinery for actuating in their several planes the side and fore and after screws
all as hereinafter described.
According to the said invention the general outline or form of the vessel is that
of two long cones the larger ends of which abut against each other; or that of a
cylinder, terminating fore and aft in elongated cones; or tapering fore and aft
from one common centre; this cylinder and the cones may be of any desired
diameter and length. I do not confine myself to any definite proportions, but
I prefer that the height of the cone should be from three to six times the diameter
of the base, according to whether the vessel be required for heavy work, or rapid
flight; the same proportion should also be observed in relation to the cylinders.
These proportions when carefully observed will give sufficient gas space to enable
the vessel to readily acquire equilibrium, or a floating condition, with ascer-
tained weights, and also, a longitudinal form easily handled and controlled, by the
mechanical appliances arranged within the vessel for actuating the side, and
fore and aft screws used for raising, lowering, propelling, and steering the said
vessel.
The vessel is constructed on one general frame of metal, (preferably of steel
tubing although channelled or T-shaped bars may be used) consisting of a top
chord extending from the extreme bow to the extreme stern, passing over the top
of the vessel and forming its upper outline-This chord is secured by its ends in
nodes fore and aft, and strengthened in its upper centre, by an extra double
braced trussing and is stayed, supported, and braced by stanchions, ties, and braces.
The keelson or bottom chord which is of the same general shape, is secured by its
ends in the nodes fore and aft, and passes from stem to stern down under, or on,
the lower line of the vessel opposed to the top chord forming the true bottom line
thereof. The bottom chord is strengthened near the centre by a double braced
trussing, and is otherwise supported by stanchions braces, ties and girders.
Extending longitudinally through the centre of the vessel, with the ends secured
in the nodes fore and aft lying below the top chord, is a third cord which serves
as the central longitudinal bracing of the vessel. Other chords of the same general
shape as the top and bottom chords are secured by the ends in the nodes fore and
aft, and pass along the sides of the vessel, on a plane with the central chord; these
side chords limit the diameter of the vessel, and I hereinafter term them gunwales.
Running parallel and between the said side chords or gunwales is a similar set of
chords, secured by their ends to the central chord; these inner cords I hereinafter
term thwarts. The frame thus formed is strengthened both longitudinally and
laterally by suitable braces, trusses and girders.
Below the central chord, with the ends secured in the upward angles foro and
aft of the bottom chord, and passing longitudinally through the vessel, is another
chord. This chord forms the base of the gas-space and the roof of the engine and
freight rooms, and is secured to the stanchions, braces and cross-girders. The
said chord is also braced and arranged to sustain the weight of the propulsive
machinery.
In the form of vessel having the extended cylinder, the lower chord of the cones
has an extension which continues down under the vessel to a point below and
immediately under the centre of the vessel, and forms a brace or chord, this chord
is the bottom supporting chord of the cabin and is hereinafter termed the false
keelson. Intersecting and secured by the ends to the false keelson is a light braced
double trussing, which forms the supporting base for the cabin floor. Passing
perpendicularly from the ridge chord (and intersecting the central chord) to the
keelson chord at intervals from stem to stern, of the vessel is a series of stanchions
or posts, which sustain the vertical diameter of the vessel. Through the central
part of the vessel these stanchions are continued down to, and intersect, the false
keelson, they also intersect the various chords, girders, braces, and ties in their
course, to which they are secured, and they may be of tubes channel or T iron
and either single or in clusters and strengthened, stayed, stiffened, and tied by rods,

page_text: braces or cables, within or among them, as well as being securely joined to the
several intersecting chords, girders, braces, and the like.
Passing transversely through the vessel on a plane with and secured to the
gunwales, thwarts, central chord, stranchions or posts braces ties, and stays at
intervals from stem to stern is a series of cross girders or chords, which brace,
strengthen, and support the lateral diameter of the vessel. Below is another series
of cross girders or chords adjusted horizontally across the vessel at intervals from
stem to stern. These chords strengthen and support the lower lateral diameter of
the vessel and furnish at the same time a support for the lower base of the gas
space, and a ceiling for the engine, machinery and store rooms.
Below the said cross girders or chords is a quadrangular horizontally adjusted,
braced double truss, involving the entire floor of the engine, store, freight and
machinery compartments, which truss also serves as a ceiling for the cabin below.
The said double truss is secured fore and aft to the lower chords of the cones and
assists in supporting the same. The several parts are securely united and sub-
stantially fastened at their several intersections. The gas space of the vessel is
divided longitudinally into sections and again into cells or subsections, by lateral
gas tight bulkheads, so that each section is separate from another, and an accident
occurring to one cannot materially injure another or reduce the quantity of gas
required for buoyancy. The said bulkheads are secured to the outside envelope,
the girders, stanchions and braces, and each one is provided with a manhole, a
supply pipe, and an exhaust pipe with a stop cock, and the whole is arranged for
expeditiously and effectively inflating or exhausting the gas space as a whole or
for emptying or refilling any of the cells or chambers as occasion may demand.
The envelope or exterior cover, of the vessel may be of thin metal, rivetted and
brazed together, or secured in any other suitable manner to make it both gas tight
and fire proof, or it may be of silk, linen, canvass or other suitable material (having
sufficient tensile strength to sustain the pressure and strain) made gas tight and
fire proof by paint or other proper compound. The whole being then over-
laid with a substantial netting. That part of the envelope, enclosing the engine
store, freight, and machinery rooms, as well as the upper portion of the cabin is
provided with windows, ventilators, and doors, and with dead eyes for the passage
of chains, cables or the like. In the lower part of the cabin is a trap or well for
the passage of an elevator car supported by cables arranged on a suitable drum
within the vessel.
Passing up through the gas space and out through the top part of the envelope
from the furnaces within the vessel, is a space or well for the passage of the
smoke stack steam pipes exhaust pipes, and foul air escape pipes, the whole
being surrounded by a gas tight and fire proof and heat repellant wall.
Passing from the interior, out through the sides of the vessel on a plane with
the trussing by which they are supported in suitable bearings, and opposite to
each other, are revolving cylinders one, two or more being on each side. These
cylinders are extended sufficiently beyond the side. of the vessel to give free play
to the revolving screws, journalled therein. Journalled in the outer end of the
said revolving cylinders with the axle at right angles thereto, is a propeller screw
used for raising lowering and propelling the vessel. The said cylinders are made
hollow for the passage of belting or shafting from the actuating machinery within
the vessel to the screws, and the screws are revolved on their axes by means of
belting or shafting and gear wheels, or by other suitable means, and the position
of the screws is changed by revolving the cylinders by machinery within the
vessel.
Passing out through a point in the stern of the vessel on a plane with the lower
trussing, is a revolving cylinder journalled in bearings secured in the said trussing,
the wall of the vessel being secured on the lower side of the said cone. The said
revolving cylinder carries a steering and propelling screw. The position of this
screw is changed by a revolving bed adjusted on the outer end of the said cylinder
and it is revolved by internally arranged machinery connected therewith by

page_text: shafting. The forward steering screw is adjusted and actuated in the same manner
as the after screw, though the forward screw may be dispensed with. Arranged
within the vessel below the gas space proper is a motive or propulsive power,
connected by suitable means with the several revolving cylinders, and externally
adjusted screws, for separately or simultaneously revolving and changing the
position of the same, as well as for actuating the screws for raising lowering,
steering or propelling the vessel.
The cabin occupies the extreme lower part of the vessel and is constructed in a
metal frame extending as low down as the lowest point of the false keelson by
which it is stayed and partly supported. The fore and after part of the cabin is
made sharp to avoid resistance and these ends extend below the said false keelson.
The floor of the cabin is sustained by a braced double truss; which is secured to
the foot of the stanchions, extending down below the keelson which passes through
the interior of the cabin, so that the cabin extends from within the hull of the
vessel to the lower trussing. The outer casing of the cabin may be of any light
material and may be made as graceful and ornate as the upper cabin of a vessel;
the walls of the cabin, which protrude below the hull of the vessel proper, are
provided with windows, doors, and other means for ventilating and lighting; and
the inner portion of the cabin is divided into saloons and state rooms; from various
portions of the cabin I protrude bow windows or points of observation constructed
in such a manner as to give an unobstructed view upward, downward, or in any
direction.

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Palavato.
I, WILLIAM ROBERT LAKE, of the firm of Haseltine Lake & Co, Patent Agents,
Southampton Buildings, in the County of Middlesex, do hereby declare the nature
of this invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly
described and ascertained in and by the following statement:-
My invention relates to new and useful improvements in vessels, for aerial naviga-
tion, to be actuated, handled and steered by machinery internally arranged through
externally adjusted screws on the sides as well as screws fore and aft or aft only at
the option of the builder the forward screw being for steering purposes and it con-
sists in constructing a metal frame properly and substantially secured at the several
intersections thereof in the form of two cylindrical cones, the larger ends abutting
against each other or in the form of a cylinder terminating fore and aft in sharp
conic ends; observing, as between the central cylinder and the conic ends, the
proportion of say as one is to three or as one is to six and in enclosing the whole
excepting that portion of the cabin which protrudes below within a casing of thin
metal silk linen canvas or any other suitable material that can be made impervious
to gas and air and fire and waterproof by paint or other proper compound. It also
consists in intersecting the conic ends and central cylinder by transverse as well as
by longitudinal horizontal partitions of material made impervious to gas, by which
the body of the vessel is divided into gas chambers or cells engine stores machinery
and freight compartments thus reducing the size of the gas compartments within
safety limits and affording facilities for inflating and exhausting the gas field or
any subsection thereof as occasion may require and at the same time providing
living and business rooms separated from the gas field by gas tight partitions and
supporting the same by trussed flooring. It also consists in constructing an enclosed
cabin partly within and partly without the lower part of the hull of the vessels
protruding part of its depth below the hull. Also in adjusting the shafts, which
carry the fore and after screws in brackets secured on the underside and without the
front and rear portion of the hull. Also in adjusting, on revolving cylinders passing:
from within out through the sides of the vessel side revolving screws for raising
lowering steering and propelling side screws and in arranging within the vessel
propulsive machinery for actuating in their several planes the side fore and after
screws. All of which is more at large and clearly shown and pointed out in the
following specification and accompanying drawings.
Figure 1 is a side elevation of the skeleton of my vessel, showing the form of;
the central cylinder and conic ends, the substantial trussing at the top and bottom
as well as the bracing stays, stanchions girders and several chords. The position
of the side and after screws, together with the extension of the lower chords of the
conic ends continuing to the centre forming the lower support for the cabin.
Figure 2 is a plan of the same.
Figure 3 is a diminished side elevation of the same, enclosed within the

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small cabin extending below the lines of the end cones, also showing the bulkheads
of the various gas compartments.
Figure 5, is a plan of the same.
Figure 6, is a cross section of the same.
Figure 7, is a plan of a cabin.
Figure 8, is a side elevation of a skeleton of my vessel with extended central
cylinder and elongated conic ends, showing the double trussing above and below,
the various chords, braces, cross-braces ties and stays. The side raising lowering
and propelling screws, the after steering and propelling screw and the forward
steering screw, the bulkheads dividing the several gas compartments, the cabin
trussing and stays as well as the engine and store rooms.
Figure 9, is a plan of the same.
Figure 10, is a vertical cross section of the same showing the side screws in the
position of lowering the vessel while propelling forward also showing the cabin
extending part of its depth below the lines proper of the cylinder and made sharp
fore and aft and provided with look out galleries.
Figure 11 is a longitudinal section of my vessel, having a short central cylinder
and lengthened conic ends, showing the bulkheads dividing the gas field into
sections as well as separating the engine freight and store rooms from the gas
field, showing also the cabin protruding part of its depth below the cylinder to
the chords formed by the extension of the lower chords of the conic ends.
Figure 12 is a plan of the same.
Figure 13 is a vertical cross section of the same.
Figure 14 is a plan of a cabin showing the outlooks.
Figure 15 is a side elevation of my ship showing the cabin protruding from
within, to a part of the depth below the hull, the double trussing bracing ties and
chords also the after screw in position.
Figure 16 is a side elevation of a skeleton of my ship having short cones fore
and aft, or a cylinder of proportionately greater diameter showing heavy double
trussing, the braces, stays chords girders and cabin trussing, also the cabin made
sharp fore and aft and protruding from within the hull, part of its depth below the
keelson chord showing also the after screw.
Figure 17 is a side elevation of the skeleton of my vessel with a diminished
central body showing the location of a single set of side screws, an after screw and
forward steering screw, the smoke stack passing out, upward through the gasfield
and a cabin extending from within the hull part of its depth below the keelson
proper, also the double trussing.
Figure 18 is a fragment of a plan of the same.
Figure 19 is a cross section of the same, showing the chimney for the smoke 4
stack passing out up through the gas field the double trussing, bracing the chords
and girders, the screws adjusted in revolving cylinders passing from the inside out
through the sides to a point clear of the sides of the vessel together with the
necessary stays therefor; also the cabin protruding from within the vessel part of
its depth below the keelson.
Figure 20 is a side elevation of a fragment of one of the posts showing the
connections with the cross girders.
Figure 21 is an elevation of a stanchion or post, cross girder and rib.
Figure 22 is the elevation of a stanchion post or rib showing the binding rod,
cross girder and forged braces.
Figure 23 is the same showing the tension brace and loops.
Figure 24 is the stanchion or post and cross girder, separated.
Figure 25 is the double trussing for the machinery room floor and girder
trussing.
Figure 26 is a trussing, to sustain the cabin and other floors.
Figure 27 is the plan of the cabin showing look out galleries.i
Figure 28 is a plan of the form of cabin and lookout galleries.
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page_text: Figure 29 is a plan of the cabin and bottom of the ship looking up from
below.
Figure 30 is a side elevation of the aerial vessel tapering fore and aft from the
centre, within the envelope showing but one set of side screws and the cabin
protruding from within the hull part of its depth below the keelson.
Figure 31 is a side elevation of my vessel, enclosed, carrying two sets of side
screws, showing the cabin protruding from within the hull part of its depth below
the keelson to the lower line of chords.
Figure 32 is a cross section of the same showing the extension braces for the
side screw shafts as well as the lateral braces, also the cabin extending from
within part of its depth below the keelson chord and lateral braces, stays and
trussing for the same.
Figure 33 is a side elevation of a group of vessels, of various sizes showing the
relation and comparative proportions of the several parts as well as the cabin
built sharp fore and aft and protruding from within the hull of the vessel part of
its depth below the keelson.
Figure 34 is a side elevation of a similar group showing an increased diameter
in proportion to the length, the other external features being similar to group 33.
Similar letters of reference indicate corresponding parts.
The general outline form of my vessel is that of two long cones a¹, a² the larger
ends abutting against each other or that of a cylinder, a, terminating fore and aft
in elongated cylindrical cones a¹, a² or tapering fore and aft from one common
centro this cylinder and the cones may be of any desired diameter and length.
I do not confine myself within any prescribed limit though I prefer that the length
of the cone should be from as one is to three or as one is to six as may be required
for heavy work or rapid flight the same proportion should also be observed in
relation to the cylinders. This proportion when carefully observed will give
sufficient gas field to enable the vessel to readily acquire equilibrium a floating
condition with ascertained weights and give a longitudinal form easily handled
and controlled by the mechanical appliances arranged within the vessel for
actuating the side and fore and after screws used for raising lowering propelling
and steering the vessel.
My vessel is constructed on, one general frame of metals preferably of steel
tubing though channelled or T bars may be used consisting of a top chord c extending
from the extreme bow to the extreme stern, passing over the top of the vessel and
forming its upper outline. This chord c is secured by its ends in nodes fore and
aft and strengthened in its upper centre, by an extra double braced trussing c¹,
and is stayed, supported and braced by stanchions, ties, and braces. The keelson
or bottom chord d, of the same general shape, is secured by its ends in the nodes
fore and aft and passes from stem to stern down under or on the lower line of
the vessel, opposed to chord c forming the true bottom line thereof chord d is
strengthened near the centre, by a double braced trussing d, and is otherwise
supported by stanchions, braces, ties and girders as shown. Extending longi-
tudinally through the centre of the vessel, with the ends secured in the nodes
fore and aft lying perpendicularly below the top chord c, is a third. chord d²,
which serves as the central longitudinal bracing chord of the vessel. f. fl are
chords of the same general shape as chord c and d secured by the ends in the
nodes fore and aft, which pass along the sides of the vessel on a plane with
chord d². These chords give the lateral diameter of the vessel, and I call them
gunwales. Within and running parallel with chords f, f¹ is a similar set of
chords ff secured by their ends in chord d' these chords I call thwarts. It will
be observed that the chords c, d, d2 and f, f¹ are all secured together by the ends
fore and aft, and longitudinally support each other and that together with the
chords f,f3f4 braces ƒ³, ƒ³ f* &c trussing c¹ and d¹ and the longitudinally
arranged lateral ties and braces strengthen tie and sustain the longitudinal of the
vessel. While the gunwales f, f¹ thwarts f³, f³ chord d² cross girders e¹, e¹, e¹ &c
brace strengthen and sustain the lateral diameter of the vessel and the dome

page_text: ridge chord d² keelson d stanchion e, e &c chord f trusses c', d' ties f¹, f¹, fi
braces f, f, f* &c and stays f³, f, f strengthen and support the vertical
diameter of the vessel. It will also be observed that the braces f³, f³ secured to
the top and bottom of the stanchions f*, are carried forward and rearward from
the direction of the centre to the girders, gunwales, thwarts chord c, d, and d² and
being secured at their several intersections, substantially brace and tie the several
parts together, while adding strength to each. Perpendicularly below chord d'
with the ends secured in the upward angles fore and aft of chord d, and passing
longitudinally through the vessel in chord f. This chord forms the base of the
gas field the roof of the engine and freight rooms and is secured to the stanchions e, e
braces f, f, f5 &c and cross girders e¹, e¹, e¹. This chord is also braced and
arranged to sustain the weight of the propulsive machinery. In the form of
vessel having the extended cylinder a the lower chord d of the cones a¹, a sends
forth an extending shoot which continues down under the vessel to a common
centre d³ below and immediately under the centre of the vessel forming a bracing
chord d. This chord is the bottom supporting chord of the cabin and I call it the
false keelson. Intersecting and secured by the ends to chord d' is a light braced
double trussing k, which forms the supporting base for the cabin floor. Passing
perpendicularly from the ridge chord c and intersecting with chords d³ and f* to
the keelson chord d, at intervals from stem to stern, of the vessel, is a series of
stanchions or posts e which. sustain the vertical diameter of the vessel. Through
the centre part of the vessel these stanchions are continued down to and intersect
with chord d. These stanchions or posts intersect the various chords, girders
braces and ties in their course, to which they are secured and they may be of
tubes channel or T iron, and either single or in clusters and strengthened stayed
stiffened and tied by rods braces or cables within or among them as well as
being securely joined to the several intersecting chords girders braces &c. Passing
transversely through the vessel, on a plane with and secured to gunwales f, f
thwarts ff centre chord d' stanchions or posts e braces f³, ties f³, and stays f
at intervals from stem to stern is a series of cross girders or chords e¹, e¹, e¹ &c
which brace strengthen and support the lateral diameter of the vessel. Below
chords e on a plane with chord f* the ceiling of the engine and store rooms
is another series of cross girders or chords e², e, e adjusted horizontally across
the vessel at intervals from stem to stern. These cords strengthen and support
the lower lateral diameter of the vessel and furnish at the same time a support
for the lower base of the gas field and a ceiling for the engine machinery
and store rooms. Below the chords e², e², e² &c is a quadrangular horizontally
adjusted braced double truss d' involving the entire floor of the engine, store,
freight and machinery compartments which also serve as a ceiling for the cabin
below. The trussing dis secured fore and aft to the lower chords of the
cones a¹, a³ and contribute to support the same. The several parts are securely
united and substantially fastened at their several intersections forming one sub-
stantial whole and securely braced, tied and stayed by tension braces i, forged
braces g, and binding rods g¹ and double braced trusses c¹ d¹ and k, and bracing
chords d. The gas field of the vessel is divided longitudinally into sections and
again into cells or subsections, by lateral gas tight bulkheads c³, c³, c³ &c so that
each section is separate from another and an accident occuring to one cannot
materially injure another or reduce the gas required for buoyancy. The bulk-
heads c³, ³ ³ &c are secured to the outside envelope, the girders stanchions and
braces and each one is provided with a manhole supply pipe exhaust pipe and
the exhaust pipes are provided with stop cocks and the whole is arranged for
expeditiously and effectively inflating or exhausting the gas field as a whole or for
emptying or refilling any of the cells or chambers as occasion nay demand.
The envelope or extension covers, of the vessel may be of thin metal, rivitted
and brazed together or secured in any other substantial manner to make it both
gas tight and fire proof or it may be of silk linen canvas or other suitable material
having sufficient tensile strength to sustain the pressure and strain and made gas

page_text: tight and fire proof by paint or other proper compound. The whole being then
overlaid with a substantial netting. That part of the envelope comprehending the
engine, store freight and machinery rooms as well as the upper portion of the
cabin is provided with windows ; ventilators doors r as well as with dead eyes
for the passage of chains cables &c; in the lower part of the cabin is a trap r or
well for the passage of an elevator car handled by cables arranged on a suitable
drum within the vessel. Passing up through the gas field and out through the top
part of the envelope a, from the furnaces within the vessel, is a chimney or well 8ª
for the passage of the smoke stack & steam pipes exhaust pipes and foul air escape
pipes, the whole surrounded by a gas tight and fire proof and heat repellant wall.
Passing from the interior, out through the sides of the vessel on a plane with the
trussing d, by which they are supported in suitable bearings are revolving
cylinders n, n¹, one two or more on a side opposite to each other. The cylinders
are extended sufficiently beyond the side of the vessel to give free play to the
revolving screws n² journalled therein. Journalled in the outer end of the
revolving cylinders n, n², the axle at right angles thereto, is a propeller screw n²,
used for raising lowering and propelling the vessel. The cylinders n, n¹ are made
hollow for the passage of belting or shafting from the actuating machinery within
the vessel to the screws n² and the screws n' are revolved on their axes through
belting and vaults or shafting and gear wheels and the position of the screws n³, is
changed by revolving cylinders n, n¹ in their respective axes by machinery within
the vessel.
Passing out through a point in the cone a³ on a plane with trussing d¹ is an
after revolving cylinder n³ journalled as well in bearings secured in the trussing d
the wall of the vessel as in the brackets t, t, secured on the lower side of the
cone a². Revolving shaft n³ carries a steering and propelling screw n* arranged to
revolve at right angles to and parallel with the line of the cylinders n³. The
position of this screw being changed by a revolving bed adjusted in the outer end
of cylinder n³ and it is revolved by internally arranged machinery connected
therewith by shaftings. The forward steering screw is adjusted and actuated in
the same manner as the after screw, though the forward screw no may be dispensed
with. As revolving cylinders and screws have heretofore been used in vessels for
aerial navigation, I do not claim the broadly, I simply desire to associate these
features with my ship. Arranged within the vessel below the gas field proper is a
motive or propulsive power, connecting by suitable machinery with the several
revolving cylinders and externally adjusted screws for separately or simultaneously
revolving the several cylinders and changing the positions of the screws as well as
for actuating the screws for raising lowering steering or propelling the vessel that
is to say the several side screws have their bearings in the outer ends of and at
right angles to the line of the cylinders n, n' when these screws are working in
one direction and it becomes necessary to change the position to work in another
direction it is necessary to revolve the cylinders n, n¹ in their bearings it is also
important that all the screws used on the sides should work in the same direction
at the same time to avoid throwing the vessel off her keel either laterally or
longitudinally this involves revolving all of the side cylinders n, n' at one time, to
accomplish this I provide internally arranged machinery connected with the inner
ends of the cylinders n, n' whereby they are simultaneously revolved in the same
direction.
The cabin m occupies the extreme lower part of the vessel and is constructed in
a protruding metal frame extending as low down as the lowest point of the
chord d' by which it is stayed and partly supported. The fore and after part of
the cabin is made sharp to avoid resistance and these ends b, 61 extend below
chord d. The floor of the cabin is sustained by a braced double truss k which is
secured to the foot of the stanchions e extending down below the keelson d which
passes through the interior of the cabin so that the cabin extends from within the
hull of the vessel to the trussing k. The outer casing of the cabin may be of any
light material and may be made as graceful and ornate as the upper cabin of a

page_text: vessel. The outer walls of the cabin, which protrude below the hull of the vessel
proper is provided with windows r doors r and other means of ventilating and
lighting and the inner portion of the cabin is divided into saloons and staterooms, and
from various portions of the cabin I protrude bow windows or points of observation
or outlooks t, t, t, t constructed in such a manner as to give an unobstructed view
upward downward or in any direction. The advantage of constructing the cabin
at this point is obvious. 1st it is removed from the gas, is out of the way of the dirt,
heat, smoke and annoyance of the engines. 2nd It can the more readily be lighted
and ventilated. 3rd It is removed from the obnoxious close air which accumulates in
cabins constructed wholly within the hull of aerial vessels. 4th it is always in a lower
altitude than any other part of the vessel and 5th the weight can be materially
reduced and more space given up for the gas field. A cabin so constructed is more
accessible to passengers, and furnishes better facilities for observation. In passing
it will not be amiss to suggest that the application of trussing in the construction
of aerial vessels is wholly new and in my judgment is material in giving strength
and form to such vessels. The modern and correct idea of building aerial ships
long and slim exposes them to the danger of being warped by counter currents of
air unless means are adopted to avoid or prevent it, and then the strain caused by
lifting the load must have a substantial support.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of the said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed as communicated to
me by my foreign correspondent I declare that what I claim is :-
First. A vessel for aerial navigation terminating fore and aft in long cylindrical
cones, the larger ends abutting against and secured to each other, and propelled,
steered and handled by internally arranged machinery through externally arranged
screws substantially as shown and described.
Second. A vessel for aerial navigation consisting of a central cylinder body
terminating in long cylindrical cones, the whole secured together and within one
cover and steered, propelled and handled by internally arranged machinery through
externally arranged screws substantially as shown and described.
Third. A vessel for aerial navigation terminating fore and aft in long cylindrical
cones, the larger ends of which abut against each other and the whole constructed
on one general frame of metal, throughly braced and secured at its several inter-
sections as shown within one envelope of thin metal or other suitable material
made impervious to air and gas, the gas field in which is divided into gas tight
sections by vertical and horizontal partitions as well as by transversely arranged
bulkheads of metal or other material also impervious to gas substantially as shown
and described.
Fourth. A vessel for aerial navigation terminating fore and aft in long conic
cylindrical ends, made sharp at the extremities, the whole constructed on one
thoroughly and substantially braced and stayed general frame of metal, 'within one
envelope of thin metal or other suitable material made impervious to gas and air,
the gas field divided into gas tight sections by vertical and horizontal partitions as
well as by transversely arranged bulkheads of metal or other material also made
impervious to gas and air substantially as shown and described.
Fifth. For aerial navigation a vessel in a cylinder form having a body a termi-
nating at the ends in two long cylindrical cones a¹, a³ respectively the whole
constructed on one general frame of metal, thoroughly braced and trussed and
secured at its several intersections within one envelope of thin metal or other suit-
able material made impervious to gas and air, the gas field divided into gas tight
sections by transversely arranged bulkheads c³ of metal or other material impervious
to air and gas and provided with a bracing cord d' extending the lower lines of
the end cones and forming the bottom support of a cabin substantially as shown
and described.
Sixth. Vessels for aerial navigation resembling two long cylindrical cones, the
larger ends thereof abutting against and the smaller ends antipode to each other.

page_text: the whole constructed on one general frame of metal, thoroughly braced and trussed
and secured at its several intersections within one envelope of thin metal or other
suitable material, made impervious to gas and having tensil strength sufficient to
retain the gas the lower part of the hull thereof divided into floors and subdivided
into engine, freight, store and machinery rooms, by fire and water-proof partitions
besides a chimney or outlet through the gas field for the smoke-stack and steam
pipes, the latter having a fire and water-proof and heat repellant wall, substantially
as shown and described.
Seventh. Vessels for aerial navigation in cylindrical form, terminating fore and
aft in long cylindrical cones a¹ a³, sharp at the antipode ends, the whole constructed
on one general frame of metal as shewn and provided with internally arranged
machinery for actuating reversable side and fore and aft propelling screws journalled
and operated in revolving cylinders, for raising, lowering, propelling and steering
such vessels; substantially as shewn and described.
Eighth. Vessels for aerial navigation, terminating fore and aft in long cylindrical
cones, the whole constructed on one general frame of metal as shewn and provided
with a cabin m partly within and partly extending below the general hull of the
vessel and secured by chords d' stanchions e and otherwise properly braced and
stayed to make it safe and secure; substantially as shewn and described.
Ninth. In vessels for aerial navigation, constructed on one general frame, of
metal, thoroughly braced and secured at its soveral intersections, within one
envelope of thin metal or other suitable material made impervious to gas, air and
water, a cabin m made sharp fore and aft and arranged within and protruding
partly below the vessel hull where it is secured by chords posts and braces to the
underside of the hull, substantially as shewn and described.
Tenth. In vessels for aerial navigation constructed on one general metal frame
thoroughly braced and secured at its several intersections the whole within one
envelope of thin metal or other suitable material, side raising lowering and pro-
pelling screws adjusted on revolving cylinders and an after steering and propelling
screw also adjusted on a revolving cylinder for raising lowering steering and
propelling such vessels substantially as shewn and described.
Eleventh. In vessels for aerial navigation constructed on one general frame and
within one envelope or skin, the hull divided into engine room store and freight
compartments machinery room and cabin the latter extending part of its depth
below the keelson, revolving cylinders n n¹ n³ for securing the side and after or
stern propelling screws extending from within but through, the shell, to without
the vessel for receiving holding and operating side and after screws for raising
lowering steering and propelling such vessels substantially as shewn and described.
Twelfth. In combination cabin m, divided into compartments and provided with
doors and outlooks, windows an elevator well adjusted in and protruding below
the keelson chord, chord d truss d' stanchions e in aerial vessels in the form of
two cylindrical cones a², a² supported by one general frame of metal, strongly
braced and secured at its several intersections, within one envelope of metal or
other suitable material made impervious to gas, air, fire and water, in which the
gas field is divided into sections by gas tight bulkheads and the hull into engine
store freight, and machinery rooms by fire proof partitions also the fire proof
chimney internally arranged propulsive machinery revolving shafts n, n¹ n³
propelling screws ², n the whole constructed and arranged in the manner and for
the purpose substantially as shewn and described.
Thirteenth. Vessels for aerial navigation in cylinder form terminating fore and
aft in cylindrical cones, propelled steered, and handled by internally arranged
machinery through side raising lowering and propelling screws and an after
propelling and steering screw, carrying a cabin sharp at the ends and protruding
part of its depth, below the hull of the vessel; substantially as shewn and
described.
Fourteenth. Vessels for aerial navigation constructed in the form of a cylinder
terminated fore and aft in elongated cylindrical cones, propelled steered and

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pelling screws and an after propelling screw and forward steering screw and
carrying a cabin, sharp fore and after provided with windows doors ventilators out-
looks, and a well for an elevator protruding below the vessel hull, substantially as
shewn and described.
Fifteenth. In vessels for aerial navigation in cylindrical form terminating fore
and aft in long cylindrical cones made sharp at the extreme ends the whole within
one envelope or cover of metal or other suitable material made impervious to air
and gas as well as water and fire-proof, one general frame of metal thoroughly
trussed braced and stayed throughout, the whole secured at its several intersections
and divided into a hull and gas field, the hull being divided into engine, freight
and business rooms, and a cabin which latter extends part of its depth below the
keelson proper, and a gas field divided by transverse bulk heads of metal or other
suitable material made impervious to gas into small gas sections or cells substantially
as shewn and described.
Sixteenth. In vessels for aerial navigation in cylindrical form terminating fore
and aft in long cylindrical cones, made sharp at the extreme ends the whole
within one envelope of metal or other suitable material, made impervious to air
and gas as well as water and fire proof divided into engine machinery freight and
business rooms and a cabin the latter extending from within the hull part of its
depth below the keelson proper, in combination with a gas field, divided into
sections or gas cells by bulkheads of metal made impervious to gas, the vessel
overlaid with a substantial netting substantially as shewn and described.
Seventeenth. In vessels for aerial navigation, terminating fore and aft in in long
cylindrical cones made sharp at the extreme ends constructed on one general frame
of metal thoroughly secured at its several intersections and trussed braced and
stayed throughout, within one envelope of metal or other suitable material made
air and gas tight and fire and water-proof and internally divided in gas field and
hull by partition walls made impervious to gas and fire-proof a gas field divided
into sections, or gas cells by fire proof bulk-heads and so arranged that the same
may be exhausted or inflated separately substantially as shewn and described.
Eighteenth. A cylindrically formed vessel for aerial navigation terminating fore
and aft, in cylindrical cones made sharp at the extreme ends, the whole con-
structed within one envelope of metal or other suitable material made gas and
air tight and fire and water proof on one general frame of metal thoroughly secured
at its several intersections braced trussed and stayed throughout and divided into
a hull and gas field the gas field divided into sections or gas cells, separated by
gas tight bulk heads and the hull divided into engine, machinery, freight, and store
rooms, and a cabin the latter extending part of its depth below the keelson of the
vessel, and provided with doors, window and means of ventilation and lighting;
and the vessel provided with internally arranged actuating machinery for hand-
ling and propelling reversible side and fore and aft screws carried in revolving
shafts protruding beyond the vessel from the inside for raising lowering steering
and propelling such vessels substantially as shewn and described.
Nineteenth. Vessels for aerial navigation in cylindrical form constructed on one
general frame of metal provided with internally arranged actuating machinery for
steering raising lowering and propelling the vessel through propeller screws on the
sides of a stern substantially as shewn and described.
Twentieth. In vessels for aerial navigation constructed in cylindrical form termi-
nating fore and aft in long cylindrical cones made sharp at the extreme ends one
general frame of metal braced, stayed and tied, substantially as shewn and
described.
Twenty first. In vessels for aerial navigation constructed in cylindrical form,
terminating fore and aft in long cylindrical cones, made sharp at the extreme ends
one general frame of metal thoroughly braced stayed and tied the whole secured
at the several intersections and strengthened amidships above and below, by double
braced trussing c¹, d' and k, substantially as shewn and described,

page_text: Twenty second. In vessels for aerial navigation constructed in cylindrical form
terminating fore and aft in long cylindrical cones made sharp at the extreme ends
and enclosed in one envelope or cover of metal or other suitable material made air
and gas tight and fire and water proof one general frame of metal thoroughly
braced stayed and tied the whole secured at the several intersections and
strengthened amidships above and below by double braced trussing c¹ ď¹ and k;
substantially as shewn and described.
Twenty third. In vessels for aerial navigation constructed in cylindrical form
terminating fore and aft in long cylindrical cones, made sharp at the extreme ends
within one envelope or cover of metal or other suitable material made air and gas
tight and fire and water-proof, one general frame of metal as shewn, the whole
thoroughly braced stayed and tied and all secured at their several. intersections
and strengthened amidships above and below by double braced trussing; and pro-
vided with a projecting thoroughly braced frame for the lower portion of a cabin
the same being atrengthened by a lighter double braced trussing substantially as
shewn and described.
Twenty-fourth. In vessels for aerial navigation constructed in cylindrical form
terminating in cylindrical cones made sharp fore and aft within one envelope or
cover, of metal or other suitable material, rendered air and gas tight and fire and
water proof by paint or other compound one general metal frame secured at its
intersections and thoroughly braced stayed and tied and strengthened by double
braced trussing amidships divided into hull and gas field, the hull divided by fire
proof and gas tight bulk heads into store, freight, business and engine rooms and
a cabin extending from within the hull partly below the keelson d and the gas
field transversely intersected by fire, gas, and air-proof bulk-heads substantially as
shewn and described.
Twenty-fifth. Vessels for aerial navigation constructed on one general frame of
metal secured at the several internsections thereof, and strengthened amidships by
double braced trussing in cylindrical form, terminating fore and aft in long conic
ends sharp at the extreme ends, enclosed within one envelope of metal or other
suitable material, made air and gas tight and fire and water proof and divided into
gas field and hull. The gas field sub-divided into cells or sections by fire and gas-
proof bulk-heads provided with man-holes and traps and educt and induct pipes
for inflating or exhausting the vessel and the hull divided into store, freight engine
and other business rooms, as well as a cabin by fire proof and air tight bulkheads
the cabin being partly within and partly protruding below the hull of the vessel
and provided with doors, windows ventilators, bow windows and a passenger
elevator for receiving and landing passengers when in mid air, and internally
arranged into saloons and state rooms, substantially as shewn and described.
Twenty-sixth. Vessels for aerial navigation in cylindrical form terminating fore
and aft in long cylindrical cones constructed on one general frame of metal as
shewn, the gas field divided into gas tight cells or sections by bulk-heads and the
hull divided into engine, freight machinery, and store rooms by fire proof decks
and partitions having doors windows and other means of .exit, lighting and
ventilating and a cabin m partly within and extending partly below the general
hull of the vessel secured by chords d stanchions e and braces as shewn, and also
provided with internally arranged actuating machinery for steering, raising,
lowering and propelling the vessel, through propellor screws on the side and a
propellor screw aft, substantially as shewn and described.
Twenty-seventh. In vessels for aerial navigation constructed on one general
metal frame, thoroughly braced and secured at its several intersections and under
one envelope of thin metal or other suitable material made impervious to gas air
and water, cabin m arranged partly within and extending partly below the
keelson chord of the vessel, secured by chords post and braces to the underside
of the hull, the said cabin being made sharp fore and aft, to overcome head
resistance and to present no positive rear surface for the wind, substantially as
shewn and described.
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Twenty-eighth. In vessels for aerial navigation, constructed on one general metal
frame, thoroughly braced and secured at its several intersections, and all within
one envelope of thin metal or other suitable material, provided with internally
arranged propulsive machinery for steering, raising lowering and propelling the
same, through side raising lowering and propelling side screws adjusted on
revolving cylinders, and an after steering and propelling screw also adjusted on
a revolving cylinder n³, also with a cabin m secured within and protruding part
of its depth below the hull of the vessel stayed, and supported by chord d, bracing
chord d' stanchion or posts e and other braces and supports and divided into stato
and other living rooms, provided with windows and doors, as well as other means
of ventilation together with look-out protrusions. t, t, t, t substantially as shewn
and described.
Twenty-ninth. Vessels for aerial navigation constructed on one general metal
frame, thoroughly braced and stayed as shewn within one envelope or cover of
metal or other suitable material having a gas field, divided into gas-tight cells or
sections by bulk-heads and a hull divided into engine rooms, store and freight
compartments, machinery rooms, and a cabin, the latter extending from within the
vessel part of its depth, below the keelson to be propelled, raised, lowered, and
steered by internally arranged machinery by side and after or stern propelling
screws, the hull of the vessel provided with dead eyes, for the anchor cables and a
well closed by trap doors for the passage of an elevator handled by internally
arranged cables and winches, substantially as shewn and described.
Thirtieth. Vessels for aerial navigation in the form of elongated cylindrical cones
abutting against each other, that is to say a cylindrical body terminating in sharp
cone like ends propelled steered and handled by internally arranged machinery,
through side raising and lowering and propelling screws and an after steering and
propelling screw and a forward steering screw and carrying a cabin built sharp
fore and aft provided with window, doors ventilators and look outs and a well for
an elevator, the cabin protruding from within the vessels hull part of its depth
below the keelson chord d, substantially as shewn and described.
Thirty first. In vessels for aerial navigation, a chimney passing from the interior,
through the body and out at the top; an internally divided gas field, and hull, the
gas field divided into sections by gas and fire proof bulkheads having exhaust and
supply pipes and man holes and traps, substantially as shewn and described.
Thirty second. In vessels for aerial navigation constructed in cylindrical form as
shewn within one envelope and on one general frame of metal comprising dome
ridge c keelson d chords d, f, f¹, f³, f³, f' girders el posts e and braces f³ tension
braces i forged braces g binding rods f trussinge c¹ d' k and lower chords d' the
whole secured at their several intersections, the whole divided internally into gas
field and bull as specified internally arranged actuating machinery for handling
and propelling externally arranged reversible side and forward and after screws,
journalled in revolving shafts which pass from within the vessel out, beyond the
vessel, for raising lowering propelling and steering such vessels substantially as
shewn and described.
Thirty third. In combination chord d' trussing k keelson & stanchion e and the
general bracing shewn the frame and support of cabin m which extends from
within the hull to partly below the keelson of the vessel and is made sharp fore
and aft and encased in a suitable envelope and provided with windows, doors,
ventilators and bow windows for observation as well as the supporting bases of
the engine store, freight and business rooms within the vessel, in vessels for aerial
navigation, substantially as shewn and described.
Thirty fourth. Vessels for aerial navigation constructed on one general frame of
metal, comprising longitudinal chords c à, d² ƒ ƒ ƒ d* & stanchions e girders e¹ &o
the whole thoroughly braced stayed tied and bound and the several parts secured
at their intersections and strengthened amidship by double braced trussings c¹ d¹ &c
as shewn and divided into hull and gas field, the gas field divided into cells or
chambers by gas and fire proof bulkheads Laving man-holes and traps therein, and

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and a cabin, by fire proof walls and decks, substantially as shewn and described.
Thirty fifth. Vessels for aerial navigation, in the form of a cylinder terminating
fore and aft in long cylindrical cones made sharp at the ends within one cover
or envelope of metal or other suitable material made gas-tight and fire-proof,
constructed on one general frame of metal thoroughly braced stayed, tied and
secured at the several intersections and strengthened amid ships and at other
necessary points by double braced trussing, provided with a chimney out through
the top externally adjusted side screws for raising lowering and propelling purposes
and after steering and propelling screw adjusted in revolving cylinders n, n¹, n³,
and connected with internally arranged propulsive machinery, the body of the
vessel divided into gas field and hull, the gas field divided into cells or sections by
fire and gas proof bulkheads provided with man-holes and trap and the hull
divided by fire-proof walls and decks into engine, store machinery and freight
rooms and a cabin extending from within part of its depth below the vessels hull
and provided with windows, doors, ventilators and bow-windows the whole
constructed and arranged substantially as shewn and described.
Thirty-sixth. In combination, cabin m extending from within part of its depth
below the hull of the vessel, the chord & keelson dk and store, engine and other
rooms within the hull of vessels for aerial navigation constructed within one
envelope and on one general frame of metal thoroughly braced stayed and tied as
well as strengthened amidship and at other points by double braced trusses,
substantially as shewn and described.