ON THE SEA.

Taihape Daily Times, 15 June 1918, Page 5

ON THE SEA.

PIRATES’ BOOTY. n TONS OF COPPER LOOTED. LONDON, June 13. Details of the sinking of the Norwegian ships Vindeggan and Hendric Lund show that the latter approached during the transference of the former’s cargo to the Üboat, which had been hidden alongside the Vindeggan. The crew of the Hendrick Lund were ordered to leave the ship, which was then sunk by bombs. The U-boat towed lifeboats containing 68 of the crews of the two vessels, until another ship was sighted, when the submarine submerged. Some officials believe that the proximity of the U-boats to the Vindeggan may explain the mothership theory. The submarine looted a large quantity of copper, estimated at 80 tons from her victim, and compelled the Vindeggan’s crew to help transfer the cargo. This operation occurred 75 miles off the coast, and lasted two days. When last seen the U-boats was seen pursuing another vessel. U-BOATS MAY RETURN TO GERMANY. Received 915 a.m. WASHINGTON, June 14 Officias believe the U-boats is likely immediately to return to Germany with the copper that has been seized ITALIAN NAVAL EXPLOIT. LONDON, June 13. Mr. Ward Price interviewed Commander Rizzo, who said that his craft were going slow in order to reduce the noise of the motors and the size of the wash when the Austrian whistles sound the alarm. There was no time to lose, but the dreadnoughts had not yet sighted him, so he carried on till within two hundred yards of them, and fired torpedoes, the first hitting between the funnels and the second astern the aftermost funnel, , The other Italian patrol boat came up and fired at the second dreadnought. The first torpedo missed, but the second hit and exploded. The Austrian torpedo boats danced hither and thither, firing wildly, one- following Rizzo closely. Rizzo decided to throw, over two depth charges while running. One exploded below the torpedo boat, which reeled like a drunken man. The following day an Italian destroyer saw a damaged enemy destroyer being tow r ed home. Italian seaplanes state that the wreckage of the Dreadnoughts covers a square mile, and that there is only one now' in Pola instead of three.

BERNE, June 13. It is officially admitted in Vienna that the battleship Szent Istvan was torpedoed and sunk in the Adriatic. Several officers and 80 of the crew are missing. IF THE GERMAN FLEET COMES OUT. i Received 9.15 a.m. NEW YORK, June 14. The Times, discussing the possibility of the German Fleet coming out, says Germany may send out her navy, not’ anticipating victory, but hoping to weaken the British fleet. But Englaid, with the assistance of the American fleet, could count on a decisive victory. ‘ Germany has probably pushed new construction, out would be at a paralysing disadvantage compared with the Allies’ first line oT battleships. GERMANS’ DISAPPOINTMENT AT HOPES OF VICTORY. Received 9.15 a.m. NEW YORK, June 14. The realisation of the extent of America’s shipping output is very disappointing to the German people's hopes of victory. DUTCH INDIGNATION, AT GERMAN BRUTALITY. Received 8.45 a.m. AMSTERDAM, June 14. The crew of the Helena, who have arrived at Ymuiden are indignant at German brutality. The submarine fired without warning, and continued shelling while the men were launching the boats. One shell killed three while in the boat. The submarine disappeared, leaving the fishermen to struggle for their lives for twelve hours in a leaking boat. When the survivors and mutiliated de... landed an angry crowd made a demonstration outside the hotel, where a German airman was staying. A CUNARD LINER WRECKED. Received 9.15 a.m. OTTAWA, June 14. 'A message from a’ Canadian port states the Cunard liii'er °Ascania Is ashore on the Newfoundland coast. The vessel is breaking up, but all have been rescued.

U-BOAT STILL ACTIVE. BRITISH STEAMER SUNK. Received 9.15 a.m. WASHINGTON, June 14. Ships are not sailing owing to reports that the submarine is oft; the coast. The captain of the American steamer Edward Pierce reported his ship was shelled for hours off Cape Henry. Two torpedoer missed. The British steamer Keemane has been sunk off Cape Hatteras. Incoming ships report wireless calls. MORE GERMAN BLUFF. AMERICA NOT DISMAYED. Received 10.50 a.m. WASHINGTON, June 14. The New York Times Washington correspondent says officials are not concerned at Germany’s threats to make a barred zone along the Atlantic coast. It is regarded as a further attempt to bluff neutrals. “Blocked” means nothing, as three neutral ships have already been sunk in American waters. An Atlantic port reports that the Keemane is safe, hut another ship is believed to have been submarined