Lusitania - How the Disaster Could Have Been Avoided

The sinking of Cunard Line's RMS Lusitania has fascinated and horrified ocean liner and history enthusiasts for decades. In this video we'll examine the 5 key factors that led up to the sinking, and consider that if any one of these things had not happened - then Lusitania may have survived into the 1920s.

Support us on Patreon!   / oceanlinerdesigns  

Oceanliner Designs explores the design, construction, engineering and operation of history’s great ocean liners – from Titanic to Queen Mary but not forgetting the likes of Empress of Ireland or Chusan. Join Mike Brady as he uncovers the myths, explains the timelines, logistics and deep dives into the lives of the people and ocean liner ships that we all know and love.

0:00 Introduction
1:11 1. Mid-war Sailing
4:58 2. Dangerous Cargo
8:07 3. Speed vs Profit
09:44 4. Captain Turner
13:55 Coincidence