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What interwar airships contributed to coastal patrol

The few airships available in the 1920s provided maritime presence patrol and retained some ability to attack ships or submarines.

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Question

What purpose did airships serve in interwar coastal operations?

Short answer

They mainly provided presence patrol, with some ability to attack ships and submarines.

Notes

A small number of airships remained available during the 1920s. Their principal contribution was presence patrol, using long endurance to watch maritime areas. They could also attack ships and submarines, although the answer does not claim that they formed a large or decisive interwar force.