Outbreak of the First World War RMS Lusitania



germany s declared exclusion zone of february 1915. ships within area liable search , attack.


many of large liners laid in 1914–1915, in part due falling demand passenger travel across atlantic, , in part protect them damage due mines or other dangers. among recognisable of these liners, used troop transports, while others became hospital ships. lusitania remained in commercial service; although bookings aboard no means strong during autumn , winter, demand strong enough keep in civilian service. economising measures taken. 1 of these shutting down of no. 4 boiler room conserve coal , crew costs; reduced maximum speed on 25 knots (46 km/h; 29 mph) 21 knots (39 km/h; 24 mph). apparent dangers evaporating, ship s disguised paint scheme dropped , returned civilian colours. name picked out in gilt, funnels repainted in traditional cunard livery, , superstructure painted white again. 1 alteration addition of bronze/gold coloured band around base of superstructure above black paint.








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