ON THE SEA.

Taihape Daily Times, 8 February 1918, Page 5

ON THE SEA.

THE TORPEDOING- OF THE TUS CANkA.

' Received 11.40. Delayed by the Censor.)

VANCOUVER', Feb 6

The American steamer Tuscania, has been torpedoed and one thousand troops lost. The latest announcement is that 1912 survivors from a total of 2179 on board the Tuscania were landed at widely separated points in Ireland. There are indications that relief ships were quickly available. "The crtTwMs not mentioned. v The American soldiers were a small detachment of engineers, aviators, and military police.

AMERICAN TRANSPORT TORPEDOED

Received 10 a.m

WASHINGTON, February 7,

It is announced here that the American (transport Tuscania -,has boon torpedoed off the Irish coast. The first message reported" that 267 lives had been lost and 1912 survivors. A later advice stated the'death roll was 210, and the rest saved' A further telegram from London, says the loss of life does not exceed 100.

LINER IN CHARGE OF BRITISH

OFFICERS.

Received 12.40,

LONDON, Feb 7,

The Tuscania was in charge or British officers and convoyed by British warships. Sli e carried a 4-inch gun. She was an AnclTor Liner loaned by Britain to carry troops.

LATEST REPORT,

TUSCANIA BELrEVHD STILL . AFLOAT.

Received 12.45. WASHINGTON, Feb 7. Admiral Sims cables that it is believed the Tuscania is still afloat.

NAVY PRIZE MONEY DISTRIBU-

TION

Received 8.45

LONDON, Feb 7,

The Government will shortly be distributing the Navy Prize Fund of twelve and a-half millions, derived from the sale of captured enemy ships and stores. There will bo sufficient to give every seaman £3O. The fund is distinct from the prize bounties awarded for sinking hostile vessels.

TRENCH SHIPPING RETURNS,

Received 8.45

LONDON, February 7.

French (shipping .retufrne: A(rrivaT£ 968, sailings 897, sinkings, two above and one below 1600 tons; unsuccessfully attacked two.

OSTEND BOMBARDED.

AMSTERDAM, Feb 6

British and naval forces again bombarded and severely damaged the naval yards at Ostend. They shot down two German aeroplanes, the occupants being killed.

ITALIAN RETURNS,

Received 11.5,

LONDON, February 7,

Italian official: Shipping: — Arrivals 444, sailings 413, sinkings one steamer over fifteen hundred tons, six sailers over and nine under one hundred tons; four small sailers were damaged, and two steamers evaded attack