R.M.S. Lusitania
1993 Expedition



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(Top) In order to produce the required steam to drive the ship at her record-breaking speed, Lusitania was designed with 23 double-ended and 2 single-ended boilers. These boilers produced steam at 195 per square inch. (Middle) This was the only boiler seen during the expedition. Located in the port forward end of the No 4 boiler room, this was one of the boilers that had been shut down in an effort to conserve coal during the final voyage. (Bottom) A four-foot-long model of Lusitania’s machinery spaces lent to the expedition by Paddy O’Sullivan. The arrow indicates the boiler that was seen by Jason through the break in the hull. |
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