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Notice to passengers planning to make transatlantic journeys, 1915
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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 notice warns that anyone travelling on a ship flying the flag of Great Britain or her allies did so at their own risk. It was shown in the newspaper on 22 April 1915 adjacent to an advertisement for the return voyage of the liner Lusitania, which was subsequently was sunk by a German U-boat off the Irish coast on 1 May 1915
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This print captures a significant historical moment during World War I. The image showcases a notice issued by the Imperial German Embassy in Washington DC, warning passengers about the risks associated with transatlantic journeys on ships flying the flag of Great Britain or her allies. Published in 1915, this notice serves as a chilling reminder of the dangers faced by travelers during wartime. Adjacent to this cautionary message is an advertisement for the return voyage of the renowned liner Lusitania, which tragically met its fate at the hands of a German U-boat off the Irish coast on May 1st, 1915. This juxtaposition adds an eerie sense of foreboding to this photograph. The monochrome composition emphasizes both the gravity and timelessness of war. It transports us back to an era when naval warfare posed immense threats to transportation and travel across waters. The unknown photographer skillfully captured not only a piece of history but also conveyed a powerful message about risk and uncertainty during times of conflict. As we gaze upon this image from over a century ago, it serves as a poignant reminder that even amidst chaos and destruction, humanity continues to seek ways to connect and traverse vast oceans despite perilous circumstances.
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