On the Sea.

Taranaki Daily News, 30 July 1915, Page 5

On the Sea.

A BAND OF BROTHERS. THE GIiAXI) FLJCET. THE STPAIX 111' WAITING. (Times and Sydney Sun Services.) Ifeceived July 20, 8.1.") p.m. London, July 20. The Archbishop of York describes 'he silent vigil of the ships in the northern seas. The men are lunging to meet the German ships, and the indelible impression is left on the heart and mind that tne Grand Fleet is a world apart, with its own life, task, working in a wonder till, incommunicable spirit. To share it* , life for a short time enables one to real ise the sacrifices the ollieers and men are naking for their country. For a year tee fleet has endured the strain of'immediate readiness for battle, roamiif ceaselessly in U„. northern and western seas. Sailors' leave is almost impossible, and many have not had fortv-ei-Jit hours oir, though often thev have been within sight of their homes. A few. to the envy of their comrades, have ha I their day on the Dogger Bank, at Ilcli"o----kunl, or at the Dardanelles. It is impossible to describe the strain of waiting, yd, despite all, the men are cheerful and splendidly tit in body and ~pirit. The organisation of the great fleet, mobilised for war, as something- that cannot be realised unless seen. Amongst the superiors there is not heard a comma-id or the slightest criticism or breath of jealousy, which justifies tlie boast of the Vice-admiral: "We are all a great band of brothers." Added to influence this great tradition is the personality of Sir John Jellieoe. asuredly tlie right man in the right, place. His'officers and men give him the most absolute trust and loyalty, and he holds first control of every part of the great fighting engine. THE SUBMARINE TOLL London, Julv 28. The British steamer Hogarth was torpedoed off Aideborough (Suffolk). A 'passing steamer rescued eight men and twelve are missing. Two Lowestoft trawlers were blown up by submarines with bombs. The crews landed.

A Norwegian steamer brought into Blythe the crows of the Swedish steamer Emma and the Danish schooner Maria, which were submarined in the North Sea.

Copenhagen, July 28. A submarine burned the Swedish steamer Madonna, bound from Halmstad to Hartlepool, laden with timber. Received July 20, 10.30 p.m. London, July 20. Dr. Miteiiamara states tiliat up to July 27, apjiroxiiiKitely 1550 had been killed by submarine atitaeks, ami 22 British merchantmen destroyed, through attacks on neutrals.

MORE PIRACY. WHOLESALE SINICIXGS. Received July 20, y.20 p.m. fjondon, July 20. The steamer Mewara, ironladen, botmd from Bilbao to West Hartlepool, lias been sua*, and iit is supposed she was torpedoed. The crew had just time to juiiup into Hie water, and 'passing vessels rescued them. A eitbrnarinc destroyed four vessels. The crew of the Emma was first taken on lx>a,ivl tlie submarine, and two torpedoes were fired at the Emma. Sti'bscquiMitJy, the Maria, and two ttuiislh sailers arrived en the scene. The GermaiiH took off Mie crcwa a.nd drendhed the boats with, oil and ignited the vessels. Later, the su'bmaTiine met a Norwegian steamer and transferred the four crews. IN DESPERATION. •MORE NEUTRALS' SHU'S BURNED. Received .July WCi, 1.35 a.m. London, July 29. The vessels burned at Longstone include the Danish sailers Etna and Ne-p----tuniis. A submarine burned the Norwegian barque Saghedalen, in the North Sea. ■She was timibcrhuicn for Middlesborough.