Sujet
Hauling one of the 'Lusitania's' lifeboats onto the beach, Ireland, 8 May 1915. Artist: Clarke & Hyde
Légende
Hauling one of the 'Lusitania's' lifeboats onto the beach, Ireland, 8 May 1915. 'Lusitania' was sunk off the Old Head of Kinsdale by a German u-boat on 7 May 1915. Although an unarmed passenger ship, she was carrying munitions. 1198 people lost their lives, of whom 128 were US citizens. The sinking was a significant contributing factor to America's entry into World War I two years later.
Historica Graphica Collection
Date
1920
Crédit
Photo12/Heritage Images/Historica Graphica Collection
Notre référence
HRM19D78_447
Model release
Non
Licence
Droits gérés
Format disponible
40,2Mo (1,5Mo) / 41,6cm x 24,2cm / 4909 x 2863 (300dpi)