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On May 7th, 1915, at around 2:15, the RMS Lusitania was torpedoed by the German U-boat U-20 on the starboard bow just below the Captain's Bridge and took an immediate list to starboard. Seconds later, a mysterious secondary explosion ripped through the hull from somewhere in the internal bows of the ship, creating a heavy list to starboard. The ship then lost power within minutes and many passengers were trapped below; either in jammed elevator booths or narrow corridors blacked out and impossible to maneuver through. Within 15 minutes or so, Lusitania's decks were completely under water, and within another 3 minutes she was gone. Over 1,100 of the 1,900 passengers that boarded her in New York bound for Liverpool had perished, 128 of them Americans and over 100 children as well; due to the fact only 6 of her 48 boats were successfully launched due to the list. All in all, the sinking of the Lusitania was a pivotal role, along with the Zimmerman Telegram, in bringing America into WW1 on the side of the Allies.
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What happened on May 23 1915?
ITALY DECLARED WAR ON AUSTRIA.
Which country was responsible for sinking the british passenger liner lusitania in may 1915?
It was sunk in May 1915 during World War 1 by Germany.
What ship was sank in May 7 1915?
On May 7, 1915, the German U-20 (submarine) sank the British ocean liner Lusitania. Approximately 1,200 civilians died; more than 100 were U.S. citizens
Which country dropped out of the Triple Alliance in 1915?
Italy dropped out of Triple Alliance to fight against the Austria-Hungary in May of 1915, and Germany in 1916.
What the the English passenger ship sunk by German U-boats?
7th May 1915, the Lusitania, 1,924 people died
What happened on May 23 1915?
ITALY DECLARED WAR ON AUSTRIA.
What ship wreck happened on May 7 1915?
German U-boats torpedoed and sank the British ocean liner Lusitania on May 7 1915.
What act happen on may 7 1915?
The act that happened on May 7, 1915, was the sinking of the RMS Lusitania. The British ocean liner was torpedoed by Germany off the coast of Ireland.
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What happened on May 7 1915?
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What are the release dates for Nabbed - 1915?
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