RMS Lusitania: The Ship and Her Record

by Eric Sauder

RMS Lusitania sank in May 1915 as the result of a torpedo from the U-20. 1,198 people died that day as she sank in less than twenty minutes off the coast of Ireland. Built in 1907, she had a successful career of nearly 8 years before that fateful day. Famous for her sinking, she was the fastest ship in the world when built, and was the first of the superliners. For the first time, Eric Sauder looks at her as a ship, and not just at her sinking. She was the first true "Ship of State." Subsidized by the British Government, she had luxurious interiors, double deck restaurants, glorious public rooms, and sumptuous cabins. The cream of the world’s high society travelled aboard her. She was more than just the cause of America entering World War One.

127 pages, Paperback

First published May 1, 2005

Reviews

[Raheem Nabi · Rating 3 out of 5]

A nifty bank holiday read, that contains some nice overviews in various chapters documenting the life of this pivotal yet tragic vessel.

Some of the photos are stunning and the first-person accounts of some of the passengers are truly harrowing.

A little on the brief side at times though, with often very fleeting discussions about varied aspects of the ships life and the aftermath of the sinking. In other words, I was yearning for more! Had I got it, a 4 star rating would definitely been on the cards!

[Lindsay Farnworth · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent book about the RMS Lusitania with rare photographs of her interior. Loved it.