The luxury Liner, the Lusitania was sunk by a German submarine - a maritime disaster. Of the 1959 people aboard, 2/3rds died because it sank in 15 minutes - much faster than the Titanic.
Dr. Robert Ballard, who discovered the Titanic and the Bismarck beneath the sea, wanted to find the ship and through scientific means discover if perhaps it had been carrying secret arms or ammunition which could have blown up, making the damage so much worse.
I'm eager to find the ship manifests or a list of those who went down with the ship.
Dr. Robert Ballard, who discovered the Titanic and the Bismarck beneath the sea, wanted to find the ship and through scientific means discover if perhaps it had been carrying secret arms or ammunition which could have blown up, making the damage so much worse.
I'm eager to find the ship manifests or a list of those who went down with the ship.
The National Geographic Society - the magazine - the exploration they fund - to me has always seemed like one of the best investments. They fund quality exploration, films, and articles, time and time again...
