All the ship had to do was make another turn, away from

All the ship had to do was make another turn, away from U-20, and the chase would be over.

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In Erik Larson's "Dead Wake: The Last Crossing of the Lusitania," the tension and danger of the ship's voyage are palpable. The quote highlights a crucial moment when a simple maneuver could have altered the course of history. The ship's crew faced a dire situation, with the threat of the German submarine U-20 looming close. A decisive turn could have allowed them to escape the impending doom.

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