Lusitania

RMS Lusitania was a Cunard Liner that sank in 1915.

Early Life
RMS Lusitania was launched in 1906 and her Madian voyage was in 1907. Lusitania was the largest, fastest and most luxurious ship in the world at the time of her launch and won the blue ribbon.

World War 1
In 1914 World War 1 Broke out and Lusitania had her funnels panted black and was ordered to be converted into an armed merchant cruiser but it was later decided that she was not fit for that role and remand a luxury liner.

Sinking
On May 7th 1915 Lusitania was torpedoed of the cost of Southern Ireland and sank in only 18 minutes 1,198 People died

Wreck
The wreck was discovered in 1935 and was originally planned to be salvaged but it was later decided to leave it as a grave site. the wreck was also used for depth charge tests in the 40s