Cushion : The Lost Cunarder
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The Lost Cunarder
Photograph of the Lusitania, a floating palace, torpedoed and sunk by a German U-boat on May 7th 1915 with the loss of 1200 lives. As well as carrying a large cargo of munitions, the passengers included 100 neutral Americans. The incident was to play a part in bringing the United States into World War I
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1200 Bringing Cargo Cunarder Floating Incident Included Lives Loss Lost Munitions Neutral Passengers Sunk Torpedoed 15th
Cushion
Refresh your home decor with a beautiful full photo 16"x16" (40x40cm) cushion, complete with cushion pad insert. Printed on both sides and made from 100% polyester with a zipper on the bottom back edge of the cushion cover. Care Instructions: Warm machine wash, do not bleach, do not tumble dry. Warm iron inside out. Do not dry clean.
Accessorise your space with decorative, soft cushions
Estimated Product Size is 40cm x 40cm (15.7" x 15.7")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
The Lost Cunarder: A Tragic Chapter in Maritime History This evocative photograph captures the remnants of the RMS Lusitania, a grand floating palace that met its untimely end on May 7, 1915. Torpedoed and sunk by a German U-boat off the coast of Ireland, the Lusitania's demise was a pivotal moment in world history. The Lusitania, a British ocean liner operated by the Cunard Line, was carrying a large cargo of munitions en route from New York to Liverpool, England. Unbeknownst to the passengers, the ship's manifest also included over 1,000 passengers, 100 of whom were American citizens traveling on neutral vessels. The attack on the Lusitania, which occurred during World War I, resulted in the tragic loss of 1,200 lives, including many women and children. The incident played a significant role in bringing the United States into the war. The U.S. government, outraged by the attack on a neutral vessel, saw the Lusitania as a violation of American sovereignty and a call to action. The Lusitania, a symbol of luxury and elegance, was a marvel of maritime engineering. Its sinking was a stark reminder of the realities of war and the unintended consequences of military actions. This haunting image serves as a poignant reminder of the past and a testament to the enduring power of history to shape our understanding of the world.
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