On the Sea

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXX, Issue 54, 20 October 1914, Page 5

On the Sea

THE LOSS OF THE HAWKE.

[By Electric Telegraph—Copyright] [United Press Association.] I '.. ' London, October 18. The Times' naval correspondent, commenting on the loss of the Hawke, says that such strokes are unfortunate, but must be expected and met with patience and evenness of mind. The mishap by itself had no effect on the relative strength of the belligerents at sea. GERMANS ADMIT LOSS OF FOUR DESTROYERS. Amsterdam, October 19. A Berlin official report confirms the sinking of the destroyers Sll6, 117, 118 and 119 off the Dutch coast.

It is reported that a Belgian lightship was bombarded from Zeebrugge pier. A Dutch warship rescued, the crew. THE NOORDAIVI ARRIVES IN PORT Amsterdam, October 18. The Noordam has arrived at Rotterdam. A mine explosion wrecked her steering-gear, otherwise she was undamaged. CAPTURE OF GERMAN GUNBOAT KOMET. Melbourne, October 19. Senator Pearce has received a wireless message giving details of the capture of the German gunboat Komet (cabled on 16th inst.). It states that the gunboat had a complete wireless plant and 8 quickfirers aboard. The captain', four German officers, and 52 natives were taken prisoners. There were no casualties. The Komefc is proceeding to Sydney, having the late Governor of New Guinea and other prisoners aboard. '

MiNE-LAYER UNDER GUISE OP HOSPITAL SHIP.

(Received 10.0 a.m.) London, October 19. The Central News states that a warship and two destroyers captured a mine-layer disguised as a hospital ship. The Press Bureau does not confirm the report. SUBMARINE SUNK. AUSTRIA LOSEB ONE IN THE GULF OF CATTARO. (Received 10.0 a.m.) Cettinge, October 19. Tho French cruiser Waldeck Rousseau sank an Austrian submarine near the Gulf of Catta/o on Saturday. (The Waldeck Rousseau is an armoured cruiser of 14,3000 tons, carrying sixteen 7.Gin guns, with a speed of 24 knots). (Tho Austro-Hungarian Navy has about 80 torpedo craft and' destroyers and six submarines).

GERMAN OILTANKER CAPTURED BY A WARSHIP.

(Received 10 a.m.) Ottawa, October 19. A warship captured the German oiltank steamer Brendilla after leaving New York and brought her to Halifax. The Brendilla was transferred to the American register after the declaration of war. It is believed she carried stores for the enemies' cruisers.