BRITISH TRANSPORT MINED.
BIRKENHEAD TRADITIONS UPHELD. London, March 28. A Press Bureau report states: The transport Tyndareus (11,000 tons), with a hattlalion of (he Middlesex Regiment aboard, struck a mine on the 9th February off Cape Agulhas (southernmost point of South Africa). A strong southeasterly gale was blowing, and the transport began to settle after the explosion, her propellers showing. The men paraded in perfect order, and the roll was called. After the order “Stand easy!” was given, the whole battalion sung. Two steamers were despatched to the rescue, and arrived in half an hour. Although faced with the probability of imminent death, the troops maintained the same steadfast courage and discipline. The incident occurred in the vicinity where (he Birkenhead was lost. Thanks to the devotion and perseverence of the captain, officers, and engineers, the ship was saved, and reached Simonstown under her own steam, with two holds flooded and another leaking, and the troops were landed. His Majesty Ihe King expressed his deep admiration of all ranks in upholding the cherished tradition of the Birkenhead.
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Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXIX, Issue 1693, 31 March 1917, Page 3
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177BRITISH TRANSPORT MINED. Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXIX, Issue 1693, 31 March 1917, Page 3
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