On the Sea

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXX, Issue 58, 24 October 1914, Page 6

On the Sea

MENTIONED IN DESPATCHES. The High Commissioner reports from London under date the 23rd (11.50 p.m.):— ' Commodore Keys, in reporting on the services performed by submarines, states they were incessantly cmployed on the enemy's coast aiid obtained valuable information regarding the composition and movement of patrols. They reconnoitred his anchorage, which was subjected to skilful anti-submarine tactics. They we're hunted by torpedo craft and attacked by gunfire. Against an enemy whose Capital vessels have never, and their light cruisers seldom, emerged from the fortified harbours, the opportunities of delivering submarine attacks were necessarily few. On one occasion only prior to 13th September has one of our submarines been within torpedo range of a cruiser during daylight. Admiral Beatty mentioned in despatches a number of officers and men, including Commander Rose, of the warship Laurel, who, although wounded in both legs during the fight at Heligoland, remained on the bridge for many hours, displaying great devotion.

Deputy-Commander Mede, of the Goshawk, who was instrumental in sinking a German destroyer. Lieut. Falkner, o the Laertes, who continued the fight with his guns after he was wounded. Petty-Officer Naylor, of the Laertes, who fired the torpedo which sunk the Mainz. Seaman Palmer, of the Laurel, who continued to fight with his gun till he finished the action, although severely wounded. Petty-Officer Beadle, of the Liberty, who remained at the wheel for over an hour after being wounded in the kidneys. (Received 1.30 p.m.) Rome, October 23. The Tribuna's correspondent at Trieste says the Nifa destroyed an Austrian submarine at Pola. Teneriffe, October 23. Crews landed from steamers sunk by the Karlsruhe, mostly in the Atlantic, are from the Strathroy, Maple Branch, Highland Hope, Indroni, Rigguassu Faru, Mara de Larringa, Carvaries, Cornishoitz, Pruth, • Condor, and Linrowan.