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The sinking of the RMS Lusitania

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At the beginning of the 20th century, the only way to cross the Atlantic was by ocean liner. It was a time of fierce competition between rival lines such as White Star and Cunard with passengers expecting a speedy crossing as well as luxurious accommodations for the carriage trade.

In 1903 the Cunard Line began construction on two fast and luxurious liners to challenge the German vessels that had held the ‘Blue Riband’ since 1897. The result was the construction of the RMS Lusitania and her sister ship RMS Mauretania. Launched in June 16, 1906, RMS Lusitania was a grand ship. At 785 feet in length and 31,550 gross tons, she took the title of largest liner afloat. Her maiden voyage took place September 7, 1907, and in October 1907 she recaptured the coveted ‘Blue Riband’ from the German liner Deutschland.

At the onset of World War I in August 1914, Lusitania, Mauretania and the newer ‘sistership’ Aquitania were all officially requisitioned for war duties by the British government. All but Lusitania were given "official orders", so Lusitania continued her regular transatlantic passenger services. Today the debate continues whether the Lusitania was actually on a secret mission to transport much needed raw materials for weapons production to the British Isles.

On the May 1, 1915 Lusitania left New York for her meeting with destiny. More than 100 American citizens were aboard, including the wealthy Alfred Vanderbilt.

On May 7th 1915 with the coast of Ireland in sight, German U-boat U-20 torpedoed Lusitania without so much as a warning. She sank in 18 short minutes taking 1,195 souls with her.
Considering that three years earlier the Titanic took two hours to sink depite much more serious damage, one wonders? What was she really carrying on that fateful voyage?

Suprisingly America, did not declare war on Germany until April 1917. The sinking of the Lusitania contributed to the mood that turned the tide of American public opinion against Germany and led the United States to join the Allied cause in World War I.

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