THE SUBMARINE DISASTER.
A FLAG RECOVERED. By Cable—Press Association—Copyright Paris, May 29. The divers have brought up the flag of the Pluivoise's danger biioy to the surface. This suggests that the crew were drowned before they were able to release the buoy, which is the first signal of distress.
SAFETY MEASURES. WATERTIGHT HELMETS. London, May 29. British' submarine crews are being trained at 'Portsmouth in a deep tank in the 1 use of airtight helmets and jackets containing oxylithe. When-moist-ened this generates oxygen, which can be breathed. ■ln the case of accident the crew will don the helmets and open the conning tower, and the air in the helmets will enable them to rise to the surface.
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Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIII, Issue 43, 31 May 1910, Page 5
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117THE SUBMARINE DISASTER. Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIII, Issue 43, 31 May 1910, Page 5
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