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title: Sinking of the Lusitania
author: Norman Wilkinson
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/20458/sinking-of-the-lusitania/
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updated: 2026-01-11
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# Sinking of the Lusitania
_Authored by Norman Wilkinson_
## Image File
[](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/20458.png)
## Image Caption
An illustration showing the sinking of the Cunard liner [RMS Lusitania](https://www.worldhistory.org/RMS_Lusitania/). The ship sailed on its maiden voyage in September 1907 and crossed the Atlantic over 200 times. The liner was infamously sunk by a German [U-boat](https://www.worldhistory.org/U-Boat/) on 7 May 1915 during the First World [War](https://www.worldhistory.org/disambiguation/War/) (1914-18).
## Cite This Work
### APA
Wilkinson, N. (2025, May 16). Sinking of the Lusitania. *World History Encyclopedia*.
### Chicago
Wilkinson, Norman. "Sinking of the Lusitania." *World History Encyclopedia*, May 16, 2025. .
### MLA
Wilkinson, Norman. "Sinking of the Lusitania." *World History Encyclopedia*, 16 May 2025, .
## License & Copyright
[Original image](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Eerste_Wereldoorlog,_De_Lusitania_is_geraakt_door_een_aanval_van_de_Duitse_Marine_in_de,_SFA002027776.jpg) by [**Norman Wilkinson**](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Eerste_Wereldoorlog,_De_Lusitania_is_geraakt_door_een_aanval_van_de_Duitse_Marine_in_de,_SFA002027776.jpg). Submitted by [Mark Cartwright](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/markzcartwright/ "User Page: Mark Cartwright"), published on 16 May 2025. The copyright holder has published this content under the following license: [Public Domain](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_domain). This item is in the public domain, and can be used, copied, and modified without any restrictions. Please note that content linked from this page may have different licensing terms.