The sinking of the 'Lusitania', 7 May 1915. Artist: Unknown


The sinking of the 'Lusitania', 7 May 1915. A German submarine sank the Lusitania off the Irish coast. Although unarmed, she was carrying munitions. 1,198 people lost their lives, of whom 128 were US citizens.


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