Nautical threat and wartime context frame Lusitania's perilous crossing amid global tensions.

The ship sails under a shadow of danger, symbolizing stability and imperial connection across oceans.

U-20's decisive attack, the perilous choice, and the rapid, chaotic sinking of Lusitania.

Survivors, questions about munitions, and debates over what caused the second explosion.

Neutral America, Wilson's stance, and Germany's temporary shift in submarine warfare.

British and press framing turn tragedy into a powerful instrument of wartime persuasion.

Lessons in information control and the enduring role of symbols in 20th century warfare.