The Lusitania struck by a torpedo
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The Lusitania struck by a torpedo
A page from the Illustrated London News showing three sketches of a series of five by Oliver Bernard, a scenic artist at the Covent Garden Opera, who was on board the Lusitania, and survived, when it was hit and sunk by a torpedo fired by a German submarine
7 May 1915
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Bernard Lusitania News Oliver Sinking Sunk Torpedo
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In the chaotic aftermath of the torpedo strike on the RMS Lusitania on May 7, 1915, artist Oliver Bernard captured the harrowing scene as the once majestic ocean liner began to sink. A page from the Illustrated London News showcases three sketches by Bernard, who was on board the ship during the tragic event. Bernard, a scenic artist at the Covent Garden Opera, was known for his exceptional artistic skills. As the Lusitania was struck by the torpedo, he quickly grabbed his sketchbook and documented the unfolding disaster. The first sketch depicts the moment of impact, with the Lusitania's hull torn open by the torpedo, and the second shows the chaos and panic on board as passengers and crew members scramble to escape. The third sketch illustrates the final moments of the ship as it begins to sink beneath the waves. The Illustrated London News, a prominent British weekly newspaper, published these sketches to bring the horrific reality of the Lusitania sinking to the world. The sinking of the Lusitania, which resulted in the loss of over 1,100 lives, was a turning point in World War I and heightened public opinion against Germany. These powerful sketches by Oliver Bernard serve as a poignant reminder of the human cost of war and the importance of bearing witness to history.
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