Lusitania: A voyage of the damned

One hundred years ago, the RMS Lusitania sank in less than 18 minutes off the coast of Cork. Richard Fitzpatrick delves into two new books which examine the actions that led to the unnecessary death of 1,198 men, women and children.

Lusitania: A voyage of the damned
Thu, 07 May, 2015 - 01:00

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CourtsFeaturesLusitaniaPlace: CorkPlace: AtlanticPlace: New YorkPlace: VersaillesPlace: GermanyPlace: IrelandPlace: LusitaniaPlace: Casement SquarePlace: CobhPerson: Richard FitzpatrickPerson: LucyPerson: Patrick O’SullivanPerson: O’SullivanPerson: Walther SchwiegerPerson: Erik LarsonPerson: SchwiegerOrganisation: RMSOrganisation: Cunard LineOrganisation: GermanyOrganisation: German NavyOrganisation: S.O.S.
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