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Lusitania Collection (page 6)

The Lusitania, a legendary vessel of the Cunard Line, captured the hearts and imaginations of people around the world

Background imageLusitania Collection: On the sinking of the Lusitania, 1915. Britannia to America: In silence

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

Background imageLusitania Collection: World War I 1914-1918 cartoon: Phrenological map of the German Kaisers mind

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

Background imageLusitania Collection: Ancient Rome, Lusitania, illustration

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

Background imageLusitania Collection: RMS Lusitania, early 20th century

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

Background imageLusitania Collection: Lift / deck A, Cunard liner ?Lusitania?

Lift / deck A, Cunard liner ?Lusitania?

Background imageLusitania Collection: Interior view of ?smoke room? of Cunard liner ?Lusitania?

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

Background imageLusitania Collection: The Boulevard de Rachidi, a typical wide tree lined street in the smart Lusitania district

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

Background imageLusitania Collection: Dining saloon of the Lusitania

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

Background imageLusitania Collection: Little girl rescued from the Lusitania 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

Background imageLusitania Collection: RMS. Lusitania, hit by torpedos off Kinsale Head, Ireland

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

Background imageLusitania Collection: The sinking of the Lusitania by a German submarine 1915

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

Background imageLusitania Collection: The sinking of the Lusitania on the fateful voyage 1915

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

Background imageLusitania Collection: Lusitania - First sight of the approaching Torpedo 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

Background imageLusitania Collection: 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
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

Background imageLusitania Collection: Aviation monument

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

Background imageLusitania Collection: Propeller from the Lusitania steamship

Propeller from the Lusitania steamship

Background imageLusitania Collection: Production and Plunder, campaigning statistics

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

Background imageLusitania Collection: 1917 Tank

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

Background imageLusitania Collection: Lusitania!, Lusitania

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

Background imageLusitania Collection: The Promenade Deck

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

Background imageLusitania Collection: German shop wrecked in Liverpool

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

Background imageLusitania Collection: Lusitania - an American fatality

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

Background imageLusitania Collection: Lusitania Painted Grey

Lusitania Painted Grey
The Lusitania is painted war- grey early in the war on its trip back from New York in 1914, a disguise which does not save it from being torpedoed on 7 May 1915

Background imageLusitania Collection: Lusitania Recruitment

Lusitania Recruitment
WWI recruitment poster imploring men to join up and avenge the Lusitania, a passenger ship which was torpedoed without warning by a German U-boat in May 1915

Background imageLusitania Collection: Riot after Lusitania

Riot after Lusitania
The sinking of the Lusitania sparks off attacks on German shops in London

Background imageLusitania Collection: Lusitania - Photo

Lusitania - Photo
The Great Cunard liner Lusitania, was torpedoed and sunk by a German submarine

Background imageLusitania Collection: Lusitania Sinks

Lusitania Sinks
This dramatic cover page conveys the shock felt after the Lusitania was torpedoed

Background imageLusitania Collection: Track of Lusitania 1915

Track of Lusitania 1915
A trail of bodies and debris traces the path of the Lusitania

Background imageLusitania Collection: Lusitania / Mauretania

Lusitania / Mauretania
The Lusitania and her sister-ship the Mauretania, Cunarders on the Atlantic run, are described here as the fastest vessels in the world

Background imageLusitania Collection: Lusitania Sinks (Morell)

Lusitania Sinks (Morell)
Torpedoed within sight of the Irish coast: a reconstruction of where and how the Cunard passenger liner was sunk by German U-boat U-20, with the loss of 1198 lives

Background imageLusitania Collection: Lusitania in 1908

Lusitania in 1908
Passenger liner of the Cunard line, the largest in the world at the time of her launch; she will be torpedoed by a German U-boat in 1915, with the lost of 1198 lives



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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.