RMS Lusitania salvage

The RMS Lusitania was a British ocean liner sunk by a German U-boat in 1915 during World War I. In 1982, efforts were made to salvage valuable artifacts and cargo from the wreck, which lies about 13,000 feet beneath the Atlantic Ocean. Salvage involves carefully retrieving items from the ship without causing damage, often using specialized equipment. These operations aim to recover historical artifacts, promote research, and sometimes recover valuables, all while respecting the site as a war grave and respecting maritime laws.