When was the sinking of the Lusitania and why did it happen?

Question: When was the sinking of the Lusitania and why did it happen!?
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may 7th 1915,ww1!.german u boat!.i was in ireland some time back,i went to the old head of kinsale,after i drove to clonakilty to see the model railway village(what a waste of time,load of crap) to see the cliff view over the ocean at the old head lighthouse,sadly,some clowns have built a golf course around it and spoilt the place for those who dont play stupid golf(sorry mr bush)there's a monument across the road in memory of those that died on the Lusitania!.its a nice place!.thats all i know without looking it up on the net!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

Try googling "Lusitania" or searching for it under wikipedia!.Www@QuestionHome@Com