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Vor 2 Tagen · RMS Lusitania (named after the Roman province corresponding to modern Portugal) was a British ocean liner launched by the Cunard Line in 1906. She was the world's largest passenger ship until the completion of the Mauretania three months later and was awarded the Blue Riband appellation for the fastest
19. Juni 2024 · The Lusitania was a British passenger ship that was owned by the Cunard Line and was first launched in 1906. Built for the transatlantic passenger trade, it was luxurious and noted for its speed. During World War I the Lusitania was sunk by a German torpedo, resulting in great loss of life.
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- In May 1915 the British ocean liner was sailing from New York City to Liverpool, England. Following reports of German U-boat activity along the Iri...
- The ship sank within 20 minutes of being hit by a German torpedo. There has been much speculation about its quick demise, many pointing to the seco...
- The British ocean liner’s demise contributed indirectly to the United States’ entry into World War I. In 1915 it was sunk by a German U-boat, resul...
Vor einem Tag · Der Luxusdampfer Lusitania war Anfang des 20. Jahrhunderts der ganze Stolz der britischen Cunard-Line. Seit 1907 legte das schnellste und glanzvollste Passagierschiff seiner Zeit die Fahrt von New York nach Liverpool in nur viereinhalb Tagen zurück.
16. Juni 2024 · The RMS Lusitania was a UK-registered ocean liner that was torpedoed by an Imperial German Navy U-boat during the First World War on 7 May 1915, about 11 nautical miles (20 kilometres) off the Old Head of Kinsale, Ireland.
Vor 5 Tagen · Naval warfare included warships and submarines, and all shipping could be targeted. The sinking of the British liner Lusitania was considered to be a provocation to the U.S. and ultimately led to restrictions on German submarine warfare strategy.
30. Juni 2024 · The sinking of the Lusitania, one of the most horrific incidents at sea during early WWI, proved to be a key reason behind America entering the war. In early 1915, the German government had declared to the world that all Allied ships would be targets of German U-boats if they were in British waters.
24. Juni 2024 · primary sources related to WWI (1914-1918) the sinking of the British cruise ship Lusitania in WWI
