Interned Ships in Harbors. Kaiser Ordered Vessels Wrecked
The following telegram from Boston (dated February 17) appears in the San Francisco "Call":— Destruction of engines on the…
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Shipwrecks & the sea, 1917
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The German Raider Moewe. Battle with New Zealand Steamer. a Deadly Encounter. Both Vessels on Fire. Interview with the Raider's Captain. (Reuter's Message.) London
Reuter's correspondent telegraphs:— "The commander of the German raider Moewe, interviewed in Berlin, stated that he converted one of the…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →On the Russian Front. Bayonet Fighting for Trenches. Seaplane Captures a Schooner. (Wireless Press Message, per Reuter's.) Petrograd
A Russian official communique says:— "We threw back at the bayonet [?]nt enemy attacks which penetrated…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The Wars. President Wilson Declares in Favor of War. Senate Committee Approves War Resolution. Alli[?]s Progress Further on Western Front. Numerous Positions Captured. Russian Seaplane Captures a Schooner. Central Powers Likely to Make New Peace Offer. On the Western Front. Further British Progress. Between Arras and St. Quentin. (Reuter's Message.) London
Field-marshal Sir Douglas Ha[?]g reports:— "We have substantially progressed and numerous points have been carried…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Wreck of a Ketch. Vessel Beyond Repair. Adelaide
The ketch Lillie Hawkins, laden with superphosphates, was washed ashore at Port Gibbon on Friday morning, during a squall. The boat is said to be past…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Danish Steamer Sunk. (Reuter's Message.) Ymuiden
The steamer Borneo has arrived here with the crew of 17 of the Danish steamer Ester, which was torpedoed and sunk on April 1. The crew were…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Wreck of a Ketch. Vessel Beyond Repair. Adelaide
The ketch Lillie Hawkins, laden with superphosphates, was washed ashore at Port Gibbon on Friday morning during a squall. The boat is said to be past…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →United States Steamer New York. Proceeding on Her Own Steam. (Reuter's Message.) Washington
It is officially reported that the United States iiner New York struck a mine at 7.40 o'clock last night when fire miles outside of the Liverpool…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Munitions Schooner Captured. (Reuter's Message.) Vancouver
A San Diego telegram states that a schooner carrying munitions, bound for a Mexican port, was captured by a United States torpedo-boat destroyer…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →United States Steamer New York. Proceeding on Her Own Steam. (Reuter's Message.) "Washington
It is officially reported that the United States liner New York struck a mine at 7.40 o'clock last night when five miles outside of the Liverpool…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Austria and United States. Disabling an Austrian Steamer. the Captain's Admission. (Reuter's Message.) Vancouver
Captain Kerer, of the Austrian steamer Budapest, has admitted to insectors that he wrecked the engines of the steamer following the receipt of…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The Wars. British Advance Continues. Sir Douglas Baig Reports "Progressing Satisfactorily." Enemy Prisoners Continue to Flock In. United States Destroyer Captures a Schooner. Argentine Republic Sides with Allies. Bulgarian Demonstration Against Germans
[The cable manages in this issue headed "The Times' Message" are published in "The (London) Times" newspaper, and cabled to Australia by special permission. It should be understood that the opinions are not those of "The Times" unless expressly stated to be so. The cables headed…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Enemy Submarines. Spanish Steamer Sunk. (Reuter's Message.) London
The Spanish steamer San Farlgencio was sunk by an enemy submarine without warning. The crew have landed at Nantes…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Enemy Submarines. United States Schooner Sunk in the Mediterranean. (Reuter's Message.) Washington
The United States schooner Marguerite was sunk by a submarine on April 4 in the Mediterranean southwest of Sardinia. The crew, which…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Greek Wheat Steamer Torpedoed. (Reuter's Message.) Athens
The Greek steamer Nesos, with a cargo of wheat guaranteed by the Government, has been torpedoed, although Germany was officially notified of her…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Wharf Lumpers Delay a Steamer. P. AND O. Manager's Statement. Perth
Mr. Shallard, the P. and O. manager at Perth, says that the wharf lumpers detained a steamer. The vessel was expected at Fremantle at daylight…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Germany and United States. Minelaying Expected. a Steamer Service Stopped. ("The Times" Message.) London
"The Times" New York correspondent reports that it is not believed that Germany will be able to maintain the attempted blockade of the United…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Enemy Submarines. Russian Steamer Sunk. Carrying Returning Exiles. (United Service Message.) Petrograd
The Russian steamer Zara, carrying returning Russian exiles, was torpedoed and sunk by a German submarine on April 13 in northern waters…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Germany and United States. United States Steamer Sinks a German Submarine. (Reuter's Message.) Vancouver
A United States steamer with the first shot sank an attacking German submarine off the coast of Ireland on Monday…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The Wars. Battle Continues on Western Front. Great Carnage Reported. Over 3000 Prisoners Since Monday. United States Steamer Sinks German Submarine. On the Western Front. Battle Still in Progress. Sir Douglas Haig's Report. London
Field-Marshal Sir Douglas Haig reports:— "Further information regarding Monday's battle shows that the fighting was…
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