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Cunard Liner Lusitania 1915
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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 ruthless destruction of non - combatents did much to bring the United States into World War One.
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This evocative image captures the aftermath of the tragic sinking of the Cunard Liner Lusitania, which occurred on May 7, 1915, off the south coast of Ireland. The Lusitania, a British ocean liner renowned for its size, speed, and luxury, was torpedoed by a German submarine during its transatlantic voyage from New York to Liverpool, carrying 1,906 passengers and crew. The attack was a shocking violation of neutral waters and resulted in the deaths of over 1,200 people, leaving only 708 survivors. The ruthless destruction of non-combatants aboard the Lusitania served as a turning point in World War One, significantly contributing to the United States' eventual entry into the conflict. The image portrays the chaos and despair that followed the attack, with boats and ships gathered to rescue the survivors and recover the dead from the icy waters. The memory of the Lusitania's fateful voyage remains etched in history as a poignant reminder of the human cost of war.
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