During both World Wars, a number of Allied ocean liners sank on the high seas — many at the hands of prowling German U-Boats. This five-film DVD, which features an enticing selection of rare newsreels and century-old footage, examines the fate of four memorable ships: the RMS Lusitania, RMS Britannic, RMS Athena, and SS Normandie. Viewers will even enjoy the last known footage of the RMS Lusitania, leaving New York in 1915. B&W. 1 hr. 33 min.
Chapters:
-The Great War
-The Sinking of the RMS Lusitania
-Calypso's Search for the RMS Brittanic
-The Sinking of the RMS Athena
-A Lady Fights Back
Chapters:
-The Great War
-The Sinking of the RMS Lusitania
-Calypso's Search for the RMS Brittanic
-The Sinking of the RMS Athena
-A Lady Fights Back
