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Legacy and Reflection

As survivors floated in the cold waters waiting to be rescued—a wait prolonged by fears of further U-boat attacks—the Lusitania fell beneath the waves in merely 18 minutes. The tragedy inspired a mix of outrage and sympathy, inflaming sentiments around the war, particularly within the United States.

The legacy of the Lusitania persists, memorialized through stories of bravery and loss, while culinary creations like Victoria pudding serve as poignant reminders of the ship’s illustrious dining culture before its untimely demise.