Lusitania Collection (page 3)

Hauling one of the Lusitanias lifeboats onto the beach, Ireland, 8 May 1915. Lusitania was sunk off the Old Head of Kinsdale by a German u-boat on 7 May 1915

Notice to passengers planning to make transatlantic journeys, 1915
Notice to passengers planning to make transatlantic journeys during World War I, 1915. Published by the Imperial German Embassy in Washington DC

The boat deck of the Lusitania, showing lifeboats, 1915. A German submarine sank the Lusitania off the Irish coast. Although unarmed, she was carrying munitions

The sinking of the Lusitania, 7 May 1915. A German submarine sank the Lusitania off the Irish coast. Although unarmed, she was carrying munitions

The Lusitania at full speed, 1915. A German submarine sank the Lusitania off the Irish coast. Although unarmed, she was carrying munitions

Meeting of London business men on Tower Hill, held after sinking of the Lusitania, c. 1915
Part of a meeting of London business men on Tower Hill, held after the sinking of the Lusitania, c1915. Part of a meeting of London business men on Tower Hill

William Jennings Bryan, American politician, 1900. Bryan (1860-1925) was three times the Democratic Partys nominee for President of the United States

Rita Jolivet (1890-1971), English actress, 1911-1912. Jolivet was a silent film actress whose career spanned from 1914 to 1926. During that time she made only 20 films

The lifeboats of RMS Lusitania, 7 May 1915, (1926). Artist: Samuel Begg
The lifeboats of RMS Lusitania, 7 May 1915, (1926). On 7 May 1915, a German submarine torpedoed and sank the Lusitania off the south-west coast of Ireland near Kinsale

The sinking of RMS Lusitania, 7 May 1915, (1926). Artist: Oliver Bernard
The sinking of RMS Lusitania, 7 May 1915, (1926). On 7 May 1915, a German submarine torpedoed and sank the Lusitania off the south-west coast of Ireland near Kinsale

The moment a torpedo from German submarine U-20 hit the RMS Lusitania, 7 May 1915, (1926). Artist: Oliver Bernard
The moment a torpedo from German submarine U-20 hit the RMS Lusitania, 7 May 1915, (1926). On 7 May 1915, a German submarine torpedoed

Ocean liner RMS Lusitania, 20th century. Launched in 1906, the Lusitania was built for the Cunard Steamship Line by John Brown & Co on the Clyde

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

Lusitania Cross Section
Cross section of the Cunard passenger liner which, at the time of her launch, is the largest of her kind. Date: 1906

WWI Poster, Take up the Sword of Justice
Design by Bernard Partridge (1861-1945), Take Up the Sword of Justice, Parliamentary Recruiting Committee poster. One of the most popular, much plagiarised posters of WW1

VIRIATHUS (190-139 BC). Leader of the Lusitanian people that resisted Roman expansion into the regions of western Hispania. Engraving

The Damage on the Lusitania by the first torpedo
A diagram showing the actually broken and the area weaked by the explosion. Date: 7 May 1915

Lusitania Menu
1907 cabin tea menu from the passenger liner Lusitania which was sunk eight years later in May 1915 when hit by a torpedo by a German U-boat during WWI

One of the lifeboats from the RMS Lusitania, sunk by a German U-boat in 1915, is hauled onto the beach on the coast of Ireland. From The Pageant of the Century, published 1934

Crowds gather outside the Cunard offices in London to read the news of the sinking of the Lusitania by a German U-boat in 1915. From The Pageant of the Century, published 1934

Rms Lusitania Cunard Line Ocean Liner, Later Torpedoed And Sunk By A German Submarine In 1915. From The Story Of Seventy Momentous Years, Published By Odhams Press 1937

Sinking Of The Lusitania May 7 1915 Drawn By Norman Wilkinson

Ancient Rome, map of Hispania, illustration
Roman Civilization. Map of the Roman province of Hispania (Spain) under Augustus, highlighting the Theater (16-15 b. C.) of Emerita Augusta (modern MA

RMS Lusitania - en route to New York, August 1912
RMS Lusitania - Hutchinson Archive. Original photograph taken on board the Lusitania en route to New York on 22 August 1912

President Woodrow Wilson's head against the Stars & Stripes
Wilson strove to keep America neutral but the German U-boat campaign, and the sinking of the Lusitania, forced his hand. WW1 Date: circa 1917

Passengers of the Lusitania
A page from The Sketch reporting on prominent personalities, on board the Lusitania, sunk by a German torpedo on 7 May 1915. Top left is Lady Allan, wife of Sir Hugh M

Germans showing guns on the Lusitania 1915
The sinking of the Cunard ocean liner RMS Lusitania occurred on 7 May 1915 during the First World War, by a German U-boat, hitting the Lusitania twice with torpedoes, sinking within 18 minutes

Sinking of the Lusitania
The sinking of the Cunard ocean liner RMS Lusitania on 7 May 1915, by torpedo off the south-west of Ireland, the German act which more than all else determined Americas entry into the First World

The Lusitania
circa 1914: The Cunard Liner The Lusitania. Torpedoed by a German submarine off the coast of Ireland The Lusitania sank with a large loss of life. Amongst the casualties were many American citizens

The RMS Lusitania, British ocean liner in port

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

Sinking of the American liner Lusitania after being struck by a torpedo from a German submarine, 7 May 1915. A number of passengers drowned. Germans claimed she was carrying munitions

Tank going into action
Photograph: Tank going into action. From an album of 76 official photographs, 1916-1917. Associated with World War One, Western Front (1914-1918)

Cartoon, In Memory of the Lusitania, WW1
Cartoon, In Memory of the Lusitania. Two sailors fire on a German submarine in retaliation for the lost ship. Date: 1917

Portugal. Roman Temple of Evora. Corinthian style. 1st centu
Portugal. Roman Temple of Evora. Improperly called Diana Temple, this 1st-century temple was probably dedicated to the Cult of Emperor Augustus. Corinthian style

Portugal. Evora. Church of St. Francis. Manueline style. 1475
Portugal. Evora. Church of St. Francis or Chapel of the Bones. Gothic style with some Manueline influences betwwen 1475-1550. Desing of Martim Lourenco

Roman Villa of Pisoes. Polychrome mosaic with geometric moti
Roman Art. Portugal. Roman Villa of Pisoes. 1st to 4th century. Polychrome mosaic decorated with geometric motifs. Detail. Near Beja. El Alentejo

Roman Villa of Pisoes. El Alentejo. Portugal
Roman Villa of Pisoes (1st to 4th century A.D.). Roman Bath (Termae). Hypocaust. Near Beja. El Alentejo. Portugal

Milreu ruins. Roman Villa (1st - 4th century A. D. ). Estoi. A
Ruins of Milreu. Roman Villa (1st - 4th century A.D.). Mosaic detail. Estoi, near Faro. Algarve. Portugal

Head of God Endovelicus. 1st century. Archaeological Museum of Lisbon. Portugal

Cunard Wharf, Boston
Cunard Wharf within Boston Harbour was owned by the Cunard Line Company who had been awarded the first British Trans Atlantic steamship mail contract in 1839

Lusitania Memorial
The Lustiania Memorial, Pier Head, Liverpool, England. The Lusitania, a Cunard liner, was torpedoed by the Germans in 1915 on a return journey from New York to Liverpool. Date: 1950s

Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt
ARTHUR GWYNNE VANDERBILT Clubman and horse breeder, fortunate to secure a passage on an Atlantic liner to England : unfortunately, that liner was the Lusitania. Date: 1877 - 1915

Diving Suit 1922
Diving suit designed for work on the Lusitania, sunk during World War One and lying at a depth of 80 metres Date: 1922

DIVERS AND LUSITANIA
American scientist/diver J D Craig descends to a depth of 80 metres to photograph the wreck of the Lusitania, torpedoed during World War One Date: 1922

Sir Hugh Lane (1875-1915), art dealer best known for establishing the Municipal Gallery for Modern Art in Dublin in 1908. Died tragically when on board the Lusitania which was torpedoed by a German

WW1 - Punch comments on Lusitania sinking
WW1 - An illustration showing Britannia and Lusitania standing together. Britannia personified as Britain, and America as Lusitania

Sweeping up flour after attack on German bakery, WW1
Sweeping up the remains of flour emptied in the street by the crowd after an attack on a German bakery in East India Dock Road

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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.