Why did Germany torpedo the Lusitania, a civilian vessel? And why did such an enormous ship sink so fast? Now, take a high-tech plunge beneath the Irish Channel and relive on of the century's most mysterious maritime tragedies: The date is May 7, 1915, just nine months into World War I. A German U-boat torpedoes the Lusitania — one of than largest and fastest luxury liners in the world. Of the 1,959 people aboard, including millionaire Alfred Vanderbilt, nearly two-thirds will die. Many are trapped inside as the great ship sinks in just eighteen minutes.
Genre: Documentary, History
Stars: Martin Sheen
Crew: Peter Schnall (Director of Photography), Connie Rinehart (Editor), Patrick Prentice (Writer), Michael Rosenfeld (Executive Producer), Peter Schnall (Producer)
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Language: English
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Runtime: 60 minutes
Quality: HD
Released: Apr 10, 1994
IMDb: 10
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