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The tragic sinking of the RMS Lusitania in 1915 was a pivotal maritime disaster of World War I that claimed almost 1200 lives after a German U-boat torpedo struck the British ocean liner off the coast of Ireland. Part 1 of this 2 part series discusses the history of the Lusitiania as a luxury liner, political tensions as World War 1 began, and the events of the Lustiania's final voyage up until it was struck by a torpedo.
Written, edited, and produced by Rich Napolitano. All episodes can be found at https://www.shipwrecksandseadogs.com.
Original theme music by Sean Sigfried.
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The tragic sinking of the RMS Lusitania in 1915 was a pivotal maritime disaster of World War I that claimed almost 1200 lives after a German U-boat torpedo struck the British ocean liner off the coast of Ireland. Part 1 of this 2 part series discusses the history of the Lusitiania as a luxury liner, political tensions as World War 1 began, and the events of the Lustiania's final voyage up until it was struck by a torpedo.
Written, edited, and produced by Rich Napolitano. All episodes can be found at https://www.shipwrecksandseadogs.com.
Original theme music by Sean Sigfried.
Listen AD-FREE by becoming an Officer's Club Member ! Join at https://www.patreon.com/shipwreckspod
Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs Merchandise is available! https://shop.shipwrecksandseadogs.com
You can support the podcast with a donation of any amount at: https://buymeacoffee.com/shipwreckspod
Join the Into History Network for ad-free access to this and many other fantastic history podcasts! https://www.intohistory.com/shipwreckspod
Follow Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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