Calamity! Podcast

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Calamity! is a podcast dedicated to disasters. In each episode, we learn about a calamitous event from around the globe. Amid the sobering facts, we find reason to celebrate the human spirit, and take a fascinating tour of science and history. The hosts of Calamity! are a trio of witty and feisty sisters. Want to submit an episode idea? Connect with us at calamitypodcast@yahoo.com!
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S2 E19: RMS Lusitania
Episode 19
Sunday, 13 December, 2020

In May, 1915 a German U-boat came across the RMS Lusitania, a luxury passenger ship, about 11 miles off the coast of Ireland making its way to Liverpool. Despite it being a non-military vessel, the U-boat fired a torpedo that sank the ship within 18 minutes.