On the Sea

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXI, Issue 90, 13 November 1916, Page 5

On the Sea

SHIPPING DISASTERS.

MANY LIVES LOST.

Press Association —Copyright, Aua«i-»-| lian and N.Z. Cable Association. j‘ Copenhagen, November 10. A newspaper reports the sinking of the ferry steamer Kazimierz on the Vistula, 120 being drowned out of MO on board. Toronto. November 12. The steamer Castalia sank off Mauiton Island, twenty being drowned, and only one saved. SUBMARINE IN GULF OF MEXICO. Press Association—Copyright, Austnv lian and N.Z. Cable Association. | Washington, November 10. A German submarine is reported to bo operating in the Gull of Mexico. The Harrison liner Engineer is reported to have been sunk. j AIR RAID ON SUBMARINES. j

London, November 10

An Admiralty squadron of naval aeroplanes carried out an attack eailj this morning on the harbors and submarine shelters at Osteucl and a great weight of bomb.-, being used, with satisfactory results.

DUTCH STEAMER CAPTURED, j ■ i

London, November 11

A wireless message from Amsteidam states that the Germans have conveyed to Zeebrugge the Dutch steamer Koningen Regentes, with 0-1 adult passengers and HO children aboard.

THE LOSS OF THE ARABIA.

SMART RESCUE WORK.

SUBMARINES HOVER ROUND.

Press Association— Copyright, Auscra lian and N.Z. Cable Association. (Received 8.65 a.m.) Cairo. November 12.

The Arabia was torpedoed without warning at 11.25 in the morning. Uu liner was struck immediately underheath the first-class smokcroom, and the engine rooms and stokehold were immediately flooded. .There was no panic, and all the boats were lowered without trouble, except two, which Were damaged by • tlid explosion.. The women and children were placed in boats first.

The'smoke of three steamers was visible on the horizon, and these auived within half an hour. The proved to be trawler patrol boats. The City of Marseilles arrived practically at the same time. The Arabia was unable to send out the wireless alarm, “5.0.5.” owing to the shock of the explosion having carried away, the aerials. The Arabia quickly listed and settled down, then righted herself and lay on an even keel, enabling all the boats and rafts to he launched without difficulty. She sunk at 1.20. The sea w r as calm. Two patrols picked up the passengers, the third boat eliding round to prevent a further surprise attack. Meanwhile two submarines wore seen four miles distant. The Arabia slowly sunk by the stern, threw' her how into the air, and disappeared stern first. A thanksgiving service was held aboard the City of Marseilles, whoso captain rceived an address from the Arabia’s passengers, testifying to the courage of the crew in saving life in face of the imminent danger. MORE STEAMER SINKINGS. Press Association—Copyright. Renter’s Telegrams (Received 9.35 a.m.) London, November 12. The British steamers Bogota Marga and Earl of Forfar weer sunk. The American steamer Columbia is believed to have been sunk. Press Association —Copyright, Australian and N.Z. Cable Association, t (Received 11.5 a.m.) London, November 12. Lloyds reports the sinking of the American steamer Columbian of 6580 tons, three British steamers, and one Danish.