A lighter-than-air ship using hydrogen or other gas as a lift gas with at least
one hydrogen fuel cell aboard. The fuel cell can draw hydrogen fuel from the lift
gas reservoir to produce electricity both for the ship's use and optionally for
propulsion. The waste product of the fuel cell is water which can be used for the
needs of a crew on the ship. The hydrogen lift gas chamber, which can be compartmentalized
for lift control, can be surrounded by a safety jacket filled with an inert gas
and contain optional hydrogen and/or oxygen sensors.
