For those passengers who did feel unsettled by the German warning, Cunard offered comforting words. Wrote passenger Ambrose B. Cross, From the very first the ship's people asseverated that we ran no danger, that we should run right away from any submarine, or ram her, and so on, so that the idea came to be regarded as a mild joke for lunch and dinner tables.
In response to concerns raised by a German warning, Cunard reassured its passengers that they were safe on their journey. They emphasized their plans to evade any potential threats, suggesting measures like outpacing or ramming submarines if necessary. This reassurance helped alleviate fears among passengers, transforming anxiety into a sense of humor about the situation.
Ambrose B. Cross, a passenger, noted that the crew's insistence on their safety turned the initially serious topic into a light-hearted discussion during meals. The warning became a point of mild amusement, illustrating how the ship's staff worked to maintain a positive atmosphere among those traveling on the Lusitania.
