The Lusitania remained a passenger liner, but with the hull of a battleship.
The Lusitania was originally a passenger liner, designed for speed and luxury, yet it had a hull reinforced for battle, reflecting the tensions of its time. This design symbolizes the dual nature of the ship, as it catered to travelers while also embodying a military presence, hinting at the precarious balance between peace and conflict during its voyages.
In Erik Larson's "Dead Wake: The Last Crossing of the Lusitania," the story...