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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

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1198 Cunard Lives Loss Lusitania Morell Reconstruction Sight Sinks Steam Ships Submarine Sunk Torpedoed Liner


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This evocative photographic print, titled "Lusitania Sinks: A Reconstruction of Where and How the Cunard Passenger Liner Was Torpedoed within Sight of the Irish Coast," is a poignant reminder of one of the most infamous maritime disasters in modern history. The image, created by renowned maritime artist Frank W. Morell, depicts the moment of tragedy as German U-boat U-20, under the command of Kapitänleutnant Walther Schwieger, fired a single torpedo at the British ocean liner RMS Lusitania on May 7, 1915, off the coast of Ireland. The sinking of the Lusitania, a luxurious Cunard passenger liner, resulted in the loss of 1,198 lives, including 128 American citizens, and marked a significant turning point in World War I. Morell's meticulous reconstruction captures the chaos and devastation that ensued as the ship, carrying a large number of passengers and cargo, began to sink. The image shows the Lusitania listing heavily to starboard, with smoke billowing from its ruptured hull, as lifeboats are launched in a desperate attempt to save the passengers and crew. The Irish coastline can be seen in the background, a stark reminder of the proximity of the disaster to land. The sinking of the Lusitania was a pivotal moment in maritime history and had significant political repercussions. It led to the United States entering the war on the side of the Allies and marked the end of passenger liners as unarmed targets during wartime. This powerful and moving print serves as a testament to the human cost of conflict and the enduring impact of historical events.

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