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LUSITANIA SINKS 1915
The Lusitania sinks after being hit by German torpedoes Date: 1915
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Lusitania Sinks: A Tragic Turn in the Tides of War, 1915 Amidst the tumultuous backdrop of World War I, the once-proud ocean liner, Lusitania, met an untimely end on May 7, 1915. In this evocative photograph, the sinking ship is seen succumbing to the relentless pull of the Atlantic, as German torpedoes tore through her hull. The Lusitania, a British ocean liner renowned for her size, speed, and luxury, had set sail from New York City, bound for Liverpool, carrying over 1,900 passengers and crew. Among them were 1,201 American citizens, many of whom were unaware that they were sailing into the heart of a war zone. As the ship approached the Irish coast, it was struck by a pair of German U-boat torpedoes. The impact was swift and devastating. Within minutes, the Lusitania began to list, its hull groaning under the weight of the water that flooded its lower decks. The scene that unfolded was one of chaos and desperation. Passengers and crew scrambled to abandon ship, many taking to lifeboats, while others were left to fend for themselves in the frigid waters. The tragic event claimed the lives of over 1,100 people, making it one of the deadliest maritime disasters in history. The sinking of the Lusitania was a turning point in the war, fueling anti-German sentiment in the United States and ultimately leading to America's entry into the conflict. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the human cost of war and the fragility of life on the open sea.
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