Unmistakable and invulnerable, a floating village in steel, the Lusitania glided by in the night as a giant black shadow cast upon the sea.
In Erik Larson's "Dead Wake: The Last Crossing of the Lusitania," the author describes the Lusitania as an impressive and formidable presence on the ocean. The ship, likened to a floating village made of steel, embodies both power and elegance as it moves silently through the night, leaving a striking silhouette against the dark waters.
This vivid imagery emphasizes the ship’s grandeur and the false sense of security it provided to...