Along the sides of the shell were slides and a coarse network which could be let up or down so as to inclose the hull or make it open at will.
In these slides were round portholes for observation or to fire at an enemy through. The bow of the airship was sharp and carried a ram. The stern carried a pair of strong propellers.
In the stern also was the after cabin and galley, the quarters of the crew, Barney and Pomp.
Midway in the hull was the cabin and engine-room. The cabin was small, but fitted up exquisitely in leather and plush.
The engine-room held the powerful electric engines which formed the motive power of the airship.
These were Frank Reade, Jr.’s special invention, and the secret of their construction he would not betray to anybody.
Upon the prow of the airship was the wheel-house, and also a mighty powerful searchlight, capable of penetrating the darkest night for a distance of two miles.
Now let us turn to the elevating power of the famous invention.
Gas was not employed in any shape. A much stronger and safer medium was used, as the reader will agree.
There were three tall masts rising from the upper deck of the airship.