Exploring the Lusitania

On May 7th 1915 A torpedo from a german submarine hit the elegant Cunard liner Lusitania. In less than twenty minutes the ship sank, taking the lives of 1,195 people. For eighty years this great maritime tragedy has been shrouded in controversy. Was the Lusitania carring munitions? Why was there a second explosion? Now underwater explorer Robert Ballard illuminates this ship of mystery. In his tiny submarine he has probed the entire length of the haunting wreak in search of clues. His history making findings are revealed in this enthralling book highlighted by hundreds of breathtaking photographs, paintings and diagrams