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Vintage 1930S Black And White Photo Of The American Naval Ship `Akron`. The New Book Of Knowledge Encyclopaedia 1930S / 1940S - Social History. The Akron-Class Airships Were A Class Of Two Rigid Airships Constructed For The Us Navy In The Early 1930S. Designed As Scouting And Reconnaissance Platforms, The Intention For Their Use Was To Act As `Eyes For The Fleet`, Extending The Range At Which The Us Navy`s Scouting Force Could Operate To Beyond The Horizon.