With the shell of the Goodyear Airdock rising in the background, the Mayflower is christened in 1929. The ship was named after the America Cup defenders in international yachting, as were the Puritan, Volunteer, Vigilant and Defender. Mayflower became the first Florida-based Goodyear airship, starting a long heritage to be continued by the newest Stars & Stripes, christened June 18, 1998.