4. The Sinking Happened in Only 18 Minutes
The RMS Lusitania sank remarkably quickly after being torpedoed by a German U-boat on May 7, 1915. Within just 18 minutes, the ship was submerged, a stark contrast to the Titanic’s two hours and 40 minutes. This rapid descent left little time for passengers to react, leading to a chaotic scramble for survival. The swift sinking significantly influenced the survival rates and behaviors of those aboard. (nationalgeographic.com)
