ON THE SEA.

Taihape Daily Times, 23 April 1918, Page 5

ON THE SEA.

IN HELIGOLAND BIGHT. J LONDON, April 21. ' The Admiralty announces: British light forces in Heligoland Bight on Saturday encountered enemy light forces, who retired behind the minefields A few shots were exchanged at extreme range, and the enemy destroyers were hit. All our ships returned without casualty. AMERICAN STEAMER TORPEDOED. Received 9.5 a.m. NEW YORK, April 22. The American steamer A. A. Raven, was torpedoed in the- English Channel and seven lives lost. WHY ..AMERICAN TRANSPORTS ARE NOT SUNK. TOO DANGEROUS FOR THE CHIVALROUS HUN. Received 9.5 a.m. AMSTERDAM, April 22. Captain Wuhlwetter, writing to the Lokal Anzieger, replying to a question why submarines cannot prevent the transport of American troops, points out that tho warships convoying the transports are extraordinary strong and fast, protected by special antisubmarines devices, rendering attack most difficult and dangerous. The sinking of transports would entail unprofitable sacrifices. The aim of the submarine warfare would be attained by sinking other steamers. SHIPS FOR AMERICA . TOKIO, April 22. Sirty-six steamers, aggregating 500,000 tons, aro to be made available to the United States during the period of the war. Twenty-four will be delivered immediately and the balance during 1918. NEW YORK, April 22. A new list of banned exports will release 150,000 tons of shipping for war purposes.