STEAMER STRIKES MINE
HEAVY DEATH ROLL.
(By Cable.—Press Association.—Copyright."* (Australian and N.Z. Cable Association.) ROME, January 17. The Chacuia, convoying 650 passengers from Marseilles to Athens, was proceeding at full 'speed in moonlight, when she struck a floating mine 50 miles off Messina lighthouse.
The explosion blew the forepart of tho vessel into the air. Most of the passengers perished in their bunks. A British steamer dashed to the spot and saved . 100 people, many of whom were injured. A wireless message was sent for other help.
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Press, Volume LV, Issue 16427, 22 January 1919, Page 8
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