lusitania

In the chaos of the election in the U.K, life goes on. And today, almost unnoticed, is the 95th anniversary of the sinking of the Cunard liner, "Lusitania".

"Lusitania" was travelling from New York to Liverpool, when she was sunk by a torpedo fired by German submarine U-20, off the Old Head Of Kinsale, Co.Cork, Ireland. The ship sunk in less than 20 minutes killing 1,198 (including 128 Americans). The sinking, even in the context of the First World War, was universally condemned, and played a large part in drawing the United States into the conflict against Germany.

The whole tragedy has been shrouded in mystery for the last 95 years. Many claim that "Lusitania" was carrying munitions for the war effort - items not supposed to be carried by supposed "civilian" liners. The U.K Government has sealed away documents relating to the sinking that are never likely to be made public, even after nearly a century.

Why? What is there to be kept secret about "Lusitania"?

But today is a time to remember the innocent lives lost. RIP x