Documentary to debunk Lusitania munitions theory

Fresh revelations into sinking of the Lusitania claim to debunk theories that an explosion of munitions on board caused the ship to sink rapidly off the coast of Kinsale, Co Cork, claiming 1,198 lives.

Documentary to debunk Lusitania munitions theory

The Cunard vessel was sailing from New York to Liverpool in 1915 when it was hit by a German torpedo.

Passengers reported a second explosion sparking debate that the liner was carrying a secret cache of munitions.

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