Mycobacterial infections: Introduction. Infection by a particular type of bacteria called mycobacteria. Infection by bacteria from this genus can result in conditions such as leprosy (M. Leprae), tuberculosis (M. Tuberculosis) and granuloma (M.
By the end of Spring 1905, the Lusitania's double bottom was in place. The work continued, paying particular attention to the stern of the ship. As a Naval Rescue Ship she would have to be quick as well as elegant. The Lusitania was launched by Lady Inverclyde on the 7th June 1906 at 12.30 p.m. The occasion was marked with 600 VIP guests.
This limited the Lusitania's speed to 21 knots, still much faster than a U-boat submarine's top speed of 13 knots. On May 1 st, 1915, the Lusitania embarked on its 202 nd crossing of the Atlantic with 1257 passengers, plus a crew of 702. It was under the command of Captain William Turner. The first days of the voyage were uneventful, but not for the U-20.