Sinking the Lusitania: An American Tragedy

This documentary runs for 46 minutes and is produced by the Smithsonian Channel. It examines the tragic events of May 7, 1915, when the Lusitania was sunk, revealing the stories of those on board and the German command responsible for the attack.

Viewers will follow the ship's final voyage, starting from its departure at New York's Pier 54 to its rapid descent off the coast of Ireland. By focusing on firsthand accounts, the film presents a human perspective on this maritime disaster and its historical consequences. The keywords associated with the documentary—shipwreck, disaster, and sinking ship—highlight its thematic focus on tragedy and loss in the context of a world conflict.