10. Some Survivors Were Rescued by Irish Fishermen
In the aftermath of the RMS Lusitania’s sinking, local Irish fishermen and lifeboat crews played a crucial role in rescuing survivors from the icy waters off the coast of County Cork. The Courtmacsherry Lifeboat, for instance, was among the first to respond, rowing over three hours from Barry’s Head to the scene to search for survivors. However, due to the ship’s rapid sinking, the crew’s mission shifted to recovering bodies from the sea. (irishtimes.com)
