Lusitania Collection (page 5)

RMS Lusitania, Cunard cruise ship, at the Liverpool landing stage. circa 1910s

Copy of German original medallion - sinking of the Lusitania
This is a British strike of the German original medallion made to celebrate the sinking of the Lusitania by a German submarine on the 7th May 1915

Cunard Liner Lusitania 1915
The Cunard liner Lusitania was torpedoed by German submarine off the south coast of Ireland on 7th May 1915, and sank within half an hour, of the 1, 906 persons on board, only 708 were saved

The Lusitania struck by a torpedo
A page from the Illustrated London News showing three sketches of a series of five by Oliver Bernard, a scenic artist at the Covent Garden Opera, who was on board the Lusitania, and survived

Hidden lesson of the Mauretanias record by G. H. Davis
The hidden lesson of the Mauretanias record. Showing the Cunard liner Mauretania in grey war paint, being convoyed across the Atlantic by a battleship cruiser

Lusitania anti-German riots
Chrisp Street anti-German Lusitania riots and break in at A. Schoenfelds tobacco and cigar store, Poplar, east end of London. Date: 1915

LUSITANIA: COMMON GRAVE. Victims of the sinking of the RMS Lusitania by German U-boat are buried in a common grave, Cobh, Ireland. Photograph, 1915

The Lusitanians send a second Boat towards me, from Americae Tertia Pars
XIR170975 The Lusitanians send a second Boat towards me, from Americae Tertia Pars... 1592 (coloured engraving) by Bry, Theodore de (1528-98); Service Historique de la Marine, Vincennes

WORLD WAR I: LUSITANIA. The Cunard steamship Lusitania in 1907

WORLD WAR I: LUSITANIA. The Cunard steamship Lusitania, first used in 1907 and torpedoed by a German submarine near the Irish coast on 7 May 1915

NEW YORK: LUSITANIA, 1907. The first appearance of the Cunard steamship Lusitania at New York Harbor, 13 September 1907. Photograph by Frances Benjamin Johnston

WORLD WAR I: LUSITANIA. Passengers on the Cunard steamship Lusitania, first used in 1907 and torpedoed by a German submarine near the Irish coast on 7 May 1915

LUSITANIA VICTIMS, 1915. Two brothers rescued from the wreck of the Cunard steamship Lusitania, which was sunk by German torpedos near the Irish coast, 7 May 1915. Photographed on 24 May 1915

NEW YORK: LUSITANIA. The Cunard steamship Lusitania at New York Harbor, c1910-15

NEW YORK: LUSITANIA, 1908. The Cunard steamship Lusitania at New York Harbor, seen from the Singer Building, 1908

NEW YORK: LUSITANIA, 1914. The Cunard steamship Lusitania at New York Harbor, 6 March 1914

NEW YORK: LUSITANIA, 1907. The Cunard steamship Lusitania at New York Harbor, 13 September 1907

LUSITANIA: PASSENGERS. Prominent passengers, saved and missing, from the Cunard liner Lusitania, torpedoed by a German submarine on 7 May 1915

LUSITANIA, 1908-1914. The Cunard steamship Lusitania, c1908-1914

RECRUITMENT POSTER, 1915. British recruitment poster from World War I, reminding citizens of the sinking of the Cunard steamship Lusitania by German submarine on 7 May 1915

POSTCARD: LUSITANIA, 1915. The Cunard steamship Lusitania depicted on a German postcard several years before its sinking by German torpedoes on 7 May 1915

Jerviss Steam Yachts - Fairground Ride
Miles Jerviss Steam Yachts - Fairground Ride Date: circa 1939

Lusitania Inquiry J J Lewis ( 3rd Senior Officer ), A R Jones ( 1st Officer and A A Bestick 15 June 1915

Cross section of the Cunard liner Lusitania with a scale rendering of a German submarine of the class that sank
LUSITANIA: CROSS SECTION. Cross section of the Cunard liner Lusitania with a scale rendering of a German submarine of the class that sank the liner on 7 May 1915

Luisitania Peace Memorial, Cobh Town, County Cork, Munster, Republic of Ireland, Europe

On the sinking of the Lusitania, 1915. Britannia to America: In silence you have looked on felon blows, On butchers work of which the waste lands reek: Now, in Gods name

World War I 1914-1918 cartoon: Phrenological map of the German Kaisers mind as a warped version the normal mind map. Sinking Lusitania, Humanity: Giving poisoned sweet to a child

Ancient Rome, Lusitania, illustration
Roman Civilization. Roman forum at Lusitanian Conimbriga (Spain, near today Coimbra), 1st century BC. Color illustration

RMS Lusitania, early 20th century
RMS Lusitania. The Lusitania was a British ocean liner operated by the Cunard Line. Her maiden voyage was between Liverpool, UK, and New York, USA, in September 1907

Lift / deck A, Cunard liner ?Lusitania?

Interior view of ?smoke room? of Cunard liner ?Lusitania?

The Boulevard de Rachidi, a typical wide tree lined street in the smart Lusitania district, Casablanca, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

Dining saloon of the Lusitania
The dining room was prettily decorated gold and white, and the domed roof bore oval paintings at intervals. Date: 1915

Little girl rescued from the Lusitania 1915
Little girl clutching her dolls, survived the sinking of the Lusitania, but both parents drowned. Date: 1915

RMS. Lusitania, hit by torpedos off Kinsale Head, Ireland. Photograph of drawing, made for the New York Herald and the London Sphere, shows the RMS

The sinking of the Lusitania by a German submarine 1915
The giant cunard liner, Lusitania, in the First World War, was attacked by a German U-boat on 7 May 1915 and sank in 18 minutes killing 1198 people

The sinking of the Lusitania on the fateful voyage 1915
During the First World War, the British Ocean liner the Lusitania, was sunk after a fatal blow dealt by the striking of two torpedoes, by a German submarine on the 7 May 1915

Lusitania - First sight of the approaching Torpedo 1915
Passengers that were on the deck of the Lusitania, were looking out to sea, suddenly they saw a white streak close to the surface coming straight for the vessel. 7 May 1915

WORLD WAR I: LUSITANIA. An advertisement from the New York Herald announcing the sailing of the S. S
WORLD WAR I: LUSITANIA. An advertisement from the New York Herald announcing the sailing of the S.S. Lusitania from New York to Liverpool, England on 1 May 1915

Aviation monument commemorating the British Fairey F-3 seaplane that made the first flight across the South Atlantic from Lisbon, Portugal to Brazil, in March-June of 1922

Propeller from the Lusitania steamship

Production and Plunder, campaigning statistics
A slide entitled Production & Plunder, used for a lecture about the South Wales Miners Federation. Statistics are listed, comparing the royalties on the use of coal on the luxury steamer

1917 Tank
A tank called the Lusitania in France on the British front during World War I in 1917

Poster advertising the Cunard Line
Poster advertising various departures for New York and Boston on the Lusitania, Ivernia, Carmania, Mauretania, Campania and Caronia

Lusitania!, Lusitania
American soldiers shown overwhelming German troops and yelling, " Lusitania", to indicate they have waited some time to avenge the Lusitania

The Promenade Deck
The promenade deck of the Lusitania showing passengers reclining on deck-chairs. The Lusitania was torpedoed by a German U-boat on May 7th 1915 with the loss of 1210 lives

German shop wrecked in Liverpool
A German shop wrecked by a crowd in Liverpool following the sinking of the Lusitania by German submarine. Liverpudlians formed a large part of the Lusitanias crew

Lusitania - an American fatality
An American victim of the sinking of the Lusitania being stretchered through Queenstown covered in the American flag. The Lusitania was torpedoed by a German U-boat on May 7th 1915 with the loss of

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The Lusitania, a legendary vessel of the Cunard Line, captured the hearts and imaginations of people around the world. Its grandeur was immortalized in a stunning Cunard Line poster that depicted its majestic presence on the vast ocean. A painting of the Lusitania showcased its elegant design and luxurious interiors, inviting travelers to embark on an unforgettable journey across the Atlantic. Little did they know that this very ship would later become a tragic symbol of loss and destruction. In 1915, tragedy struck when the Lusitania was torpedoed by a German U-boat, sending shockwaves through history. The incident shook nations and forever changed maritime warfare. Another Cunard Line poster displayed their Transatlantic Steamer Timetable, reminding passengers of the once bustling voyage aboard this magnificent vessel. To honor those who lost their lives during this fateful event, a commemorative Lusitania Medal was created as a token of remembrance for future generations. Inquiries were held to uncover what had happened on that ill-fated day. Mr Boddy's life-saving apparatus became crucial evidence during these investigations on June 15th, 1915. Amongst those who survived was Jack Roper - his harrowing tale serving as a testament to human resilience in times of adversity. A sectional drawing revealed intricate details about every nook and cranny within the ship's structure - showcasing both its beauty and vulnerability simultaneously. Dixon's powerful illustration depicting "Lusitania Sinks" encapsulated the heart-wrenching moment when hope gave way to despair as thousands plunged into icy waters. While grief still lingered in people's hearts after such devastation, other ships like RMS Aquitania continued sailing at full speed under Cunard's banner - carrying dreams and aspirations across oceans with unwavering determination.