The LusitanaThe LusitanaBy:Danica.GBy:Danica.G

Why is The Lusitana important why Why is The Lusitana important why would people care?would people care?

One reason why the Lusitana is important to America is because the german submarine fired a turpedo into the side during world war 1 at the beginning and the lusitana was not armed with weapons.

FactsFacts

• May 7, the ship neared the coast of Ireland. At May 7, the ship neared the coast of Ireland. At 2:10 in the afternoon a torpedo fired by the 2:10 in the afternoon a torpedo fired by the German submarine U 20 slammed into her side. German submarine U 20 slammed into her side. A mysterious second explosion ripped the liner A mysterious second explosion ripped the liner apart. The ship listed so badly and quickly that apart. The ship listed so badly and quickly that lifeboats crashed into passengers crowded on lifeboats crashed into passengers crowded on deck, or dumped their loads into the water. Most deck, or dumped their loads into the water. Most passengers never had a chance. Within 18 passengers never had a chance. Within 18 minutes the giant ship slipped beneath the sea. minutes the giant ship slipped beneath the sea. 1119 of the 1,924 aboard died. The dead 1119 of the 1,924 aboard died. The dead included 114 people.included 114 people.