09 May 1915
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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1915
Page
1
Reports put 1 273 dead or missing from the Lusitania disaster off the Irish coast after being torpedoed by German submarines. Survivors recount lifeboat fire, ship listing, and Captain Turner remaining at his post before the liner sank within minutes.
Berlin officials justify the Lusitania sinking, claiming the ship was armed and a British auxiliary cruiser. Munich dispatches report U-6 torpedoed the liner. substantial casualties and survivors crowd Queenstown morgues as rescue efforts continue.
Report details the torpedoing off the Irish coast and the sinking of the Lusitania. It notes 1198 presumed dead with many first class passengers among the dead, rescue efforts led by ship staff, and bodies brought to Queenstown morgues. The list includes Alfred Vanderbilt and Charles Frohman among the missing or presumed dead.
Eyewitness accounts from survivors describe the Lusitania's torpedoing near Queenstown. Passengers and crew aided by lifeboats, with many saved and others drowned. one man notes a $2,000,000 securities loss in the disaster cited by wine merchant George A. Kessler.
Survivors describe the Lusitania disaster at Queenstown with first hand accounts. Charles Harnwick recalls talking with a Cunard official as the ship was hit and Boat No 17 overturned. Others recount torpedo impacts, swamping boats, and brave efforts to save women and children.
Berlin reports the Cunard liner Lusitania was torpedoed and sank after warnings to Americans. Germany says the ship was armed with guns and carried war material, while Britain denies the vessel was armed and states the claim is false.
After a White House conference, Secretary Tumulty said the President feels the distress of the situation and is earnestly considering the right course. The people expect action that is both deliberate and firm, reflecting their desire for prudent leadership.
Survivor recalls striking the sea vessel and donning a lifebelt before helping others as panicked passengers rushed decks leaving lifebelts behind. He describes a heavy list to starboard and the ship’s rapid disappearance about a quarter hour later.
Consul General for Cuba at Liverpool Julian de Ayala, injured in the Lusitania disaster, describes the ship listing to port and sinking with steam hissing from the funnels. He recalls lifeboats difficulties, rescue boats, and onlookers aiding passengers as the vessel disappeared.
President Wilson weighs a measured response after the Lusitania disaster as Secretary Tumulty states he remains calm and focused. Garrison cancels a river and harbor trip to stay at the capital. Bryan reports dispatches but no cabinet meetings are planned.
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