Albert Sammt

Albert velvet (* 1889 in Lower Stetten, † 1982 ibid ) was known as the commander of the Zeppelin airships.

In 1919, he served as helmsman aboard LZ 120 "Bodensee". During the first Atlantic crossing of the Zeppelin LZ 126 1924 he was the high tax man.

It was during the Lakehurst disaster as an officer aboard the LZ 129 "Hindenburg".

As commander, he led among other things, the last ride of a large transport airship LZ 130 "Graf Zeppelin II " by. His hometown Niederstetten made ​​him an honorary citizen; there is also a velvet Albert Museum in the library, 52 Main Street A. Moreover, one of the main streets of Lower Stetten's named after him.