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1915-05-07

LIFE Photo Collection
New York City, United States

Sketch done at time of the "Lusitania" disaster. The Cunard Line ship "Lusitania" sank on passenger run from Liverpool to New York when it was hit by torpedo from German U-boat. 1198 people drowned, including 128 US citizens.

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Date: 1915-05-07
Physical Dimensions: B/W PRINT
Subject Keywords: Ocean Liners, Sea, Action, Ships, Wwi, Lusitania, Wars, 1910s
Publisher: TimeLife
Usage: For personal non-commercial use only
Provider: LIFE
Original ID: TimeLife_image_5579563
Credits: MANSELL COLLECTION

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