RMS Lusitania - captured German UC5 submarine. WW1

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RMS Lusitania - captured German UC5 submarine. WW1

RMS Lusitania - rare cross-sectional postcard of the UC5, German submarine responsible for the sinking of the Lusitania in 1915. A turned bronze souvenir bowl was made from a portion of the UC5 after it was captured in July 1916 (see 13745870). Date: 1916

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Anchor Annotated Bowl Bronze Captured Diagram Enemy Extremely Laying Lusitania Mine Portion Rare Section Sectional Sinking Souvenir Submarine Trench Turned Made

EDITORS COMMENTS
This postcard offers a rare and intriguing glimpse into the history of the RMS Lusitania and the German UC5 submarine responsible for its tragic sinking during World War I. The postcard features an annotated cross-sectional diagram of the UC5 submarine, providing a unique perspective on the enemy vessel that caused such devastation in 1915. The RMS Lusitania, a British ocean liner, was famously torpedoed off the coast of Ireland on May 7, 1915, resulting in the loss of over 1,100 lives, including 128 American citizens. The sinking of the Lusitania was a significant turning point in the war, leading to increased tensions between the United States and Germany. This particular postcard is dated to 1916, a year after the Lusitania's sinking, and shows a captured UC5 submarine. The submarine, also known as U-5, was a Type UB III submarine used by the German Navy. After its capture in July 1916, a portion of the submarine was repurposed into a turned bronze souvenir bowl. The bowl, which is now a valuable historical artifact, is depicted in the postcard, adding an intriguing layer to the historical narrative. The postcard's caption provides additional details about the submarine, including its mine-laying and anchoring capabilities. The diagram also highlights the submarine's torpedo tubes and conning tower, offering a detailed look at the enemy vessel that caused such destruction. Overall, this postcard provides a fascinating glimpse into the technology and tactics of the submarines used during the war, as well as the historical significance of the RMS Lusitania sinking.

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