RMS Lusitania

RMS Lusitania was an ocean liner of the Cunard Steamship Lines that was torpedoed and sunk by a German submarine on May 7, 1915 in an incident that played a role in the USA's entry into World War I.

General Characteristics

• Gross Tonnage: 31,550 tons
• Length: 232.3m (762.2ft)
• Beam: 26.75m (87.8ft)
• Number of funnels: 4
• Number of masts: 2
• Construction: Steel
• Propulsion: Quadruple screw
• Engines: Four direct-acting Parsons steam turbines
• Service speed: 25 knots
• Builder: John Brown & Co Ltd., Glasgow
• Launch date: June 7, 1906
• Passenger accommodation: 563 1st class, 464 2nd class, 1,138 3rd class