Lusitania Sinking. Showing 1 - 15 of 16 Results. Home / Archives. German submarine torpedoes merchantman, apparently for first time. By ED L. KEEN, United Press Staff Correspondent.

109th anniversary of Lusitania sinking marked in Cork The liner was torpedoed by a German U-boat and sunk off the Old Head of Kinsale on May 7, 1915, killing almost 1,200 passengers and crew.

Cobh will host a solemn and dignified tribute this May as the annual Lusitania Commemoration Ceremony takes place on Sunday, May 11, marking 110 years since the tragic sinking of the RMS Lusitania ...

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at major ferry and ship sinking disasters throughout history. This timeline is not-all inclusive; various incidents with at least 1,000 fatalities ...