In Erik Larson's "Dead Wake: The Last Crossing of the Lusitania," it's revealed that out of 791 passengers considered missing by Cunard, only 173 bodies were found, equaling approximately 22 percent of those lost. This grim statistic emphasizes the devastating impact of the tragedy, highlighting the sheer number of lives that vanished without a trace, as 618 passengers remain unaccounted for.

The situation was even more tragic for the crew members, whose recovery statistics were worse than those of the passengers. Many crew members perished in the luggage room due to the explosion caused by the torpedo, illustrating not only the chaos of the disaster but also the horrifying circumstances surrounding their deaths.