The RMS Lusitania was a British ocean liner, famously sunk by a German submarine on May 7, 1915, during WWI, leading to almost 1,200 fatalities. This disaster sparked outrage in both Britain and the United States, which prompted Germany to impose restrictions on their submarine attacks on merchant ships. Built for speed and luxury, the Lusitania was funded partly by the British Admiralty and designed for easy conversion into an armed cruiser. In 1993, the shipwreck was mapped by Robert D. Ballard, showcasing its historical significance in maritime history.
The RMS Lusitania was a British transatlantic liner sunk by a German U-boat on 7 May 1915, prompting global outrage and influencing submarine warfare policies.
Sinking in less than 20 minutes with the loss of nearly 1,200 lives, Lusitania's attack limited German submarine assaults on merchant vessels thereafter.
Designed to be faster and more luxurious than its competitors, the Lusitania was built as an armed auxiliary cruiser by the British Admiralty.
Mapped and explored by Robert D. Ballard in 1993, the wreck of the Lusitania remains a significant site reflecting maritime history and wartime tragedy.
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