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Lusitania Painted Grey
The Lusitania is painted war- grey early in the war on its trip back from New York in 1914, a disguise which does not save it from being torpedoed on 7 May 1915
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Disguise Lusitania Save Steam Ships Torpedoed Trip War Paint
14"x11" Photo Print
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 35.5cm x 24.3cm (14" x 9.6")
Estimated Product Size is 35.5cm x 27.9cm (14" x 11")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the Lusitania, a British ocean liner, as it was painted in war-grey hues during a trip back from New York in 1914. The early onset of World War I had led to an increased threat of submarine attacks against merchant ships, compelling the Cunard Line to take precautions to camouflage their vessels. The Lusitania, one of the most famous ocean liners of her time, was no exception. In this image, we see her undergoing a transformation, her once vibrant colors muted and replaced with the dull, grey tones of war paint. The ship's distinctive red funnel, a trademark of the Cunard Line, remains visible, but the rest of her hull is now blended into the watery backdrop. Despite this disguise, the Lusitania was not immune to the dangers of the war. On May 7, 1915, she was torpedoed off the coast of Ireland, resulting in the tragic loss of over 1,100 lives, including 128 American citizens. This event, which occurred well before the United States officially entered the war, contributed significantly to turning public opinion against Germany and further fueled the conflict. This historical photograph offers a poignant reminder of the era's turbulent past and the lengths to which people went to protect themselves during times of war. The Lusitania, once a symbol of luxury and transportation, became a tragic reminder of the human cost of conflict.
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