The Hindenburg was a large German airship, or zeppelin, that flew in the 1930s. It was famous for its luxurious travel and was named after Paul von Hindenburg, a World War I general and later President of Germany. The Hindenburg could carry passengers and cargo across the Atlantic Ocean, offering a unique experience in the sky. Tragically, the Hindenburg is best remembered for its disastrous end. In May 1937, it caught fire while landing in New Jersey, leading to the deaths of 36 people. This event marked the decline of airship travel and is often associated with the dangers of hydrogen as a lifting gas.