National Geographic: Last Voyage of the Lusitania 30 years old

Why did Germany torpedo the Lusitania, a civilian vessel? And why did such an enormous ship sink so fast? Now, take a high-tech plunge beneath the Irish Channel and relive on of the century's most mysterious maritime tragedies: The date is May 7, 1915, just nine months into World War I. A German U-boat torpedoes the Lusitania — one of than largest and fastest luxury liners in the world. Of the 1,959 people aboard, including millionaire Alfred Vanderbilt, nearly two-thirds will die. Many are trapped inside as the great ship sinks in just eighteen minutes.

Credits

National Geographic: Last Voyage of the Lusitania Cast

Name Character
Martin Sheen He was 53, now 84 years old as Narrator

National Geographic: Last Voyage of the Lusitania Crew

Name Department
Michael Rosenfeld as Executive Producer. Production
Peter Schnall as Cinematography. Crew
Peter Schnall as Producer. Production
Patrick Prentice as Writer. Writing
National Geographic: Last Voyage of the Lusitania poster
National Geographic: Last Voyage of the Lusitania (30 years)

  • Release day: Sunday, April 10, 1994
  • Runtime: 60 minutes