The Construction
When was construction on the Lusitania completed.
(same day it was launched)
June 7, 1906
How many total people where on the the Lusitania.
1,959 people
Who sunk the Lusitania.
A German U-boat
What was the Lusitania's top speed.
29 mph
When did the construction on the Lusitania begin.
June 16, 1904
How many U.S citizens where on the Lusitania.
128 people
What time was it when the Lusitania sank.
2:10pm
What did the Lusitania do to try and avoid getting attacked.
A Zig-Zag maneuver
How long and how heavy was the Lusitania.
787 feet / 31,550 tons
How many tons of war supplies where on the Lusitania.
173 tons
Which side of the Lusitania did the torpedo hit
Right side / starboard
What was the name of the Lusitania's sister ship
Mauretania
Where was the Lusitania built.
Clydebank, Scotland
How many crew members were on the Lusitania.
690 to 700 crew members
How long did it take for the Lusitania to sink.
18 min
What was the Lusitania's nickname.
Grey Hound
Who was the head architect for the Lusitania.
Leonard Peskett
Who was the captain.
William Thomas Turner
How far was the Lusitania from land
11 miels
How many miles did the Lusitania travel in its life lifetime.
approximately 618,000 miles