Zeppelin LZ 53

The Imperial German Navy Zeppelin LZ 53 (L 17) was a P-class World War I zeppelin.

Operational history
The Imperial German Navy first launched it on 20 October 1915 and throughout its career took part in 27 reconnaissance missions; nine attacks on England dropping 10724 kg bombs.

Destruction
Destroyed in its hangar at Tondern on 28 December 1916 when LZ 69 (L 24) caught fire.