ON THE SEA.

Taranaki Daily News, 13 April 1917, Page 5

ON THE SEA.

THE MINED LINER. DETAILS OF DISASTER., London, April li 1 . Tlic American liner New York (10,708 tons) was mined during a blizzard. The rescue of the fiO passengers was, difficult, as huge seas were washing over the vessel and the launching of the boats was perilous. Captain Roberts' orders worn carried out with military precision and everyone safely reached the boats. The liner was towed into dock. The New York was armed fore and aft, and had naval gunners. The passengers had just finished dinner when there was a terrific explosion 011 the port side. Everyone rushed out of the saloon and lined up for the boats. There was some excitement, especially among the women, but they were- soon calmed by the officers. The passengers were half an hour in the boats before the rescue vessels arrived, BELGIAN RELIEF SHIP. SUNK BY ENEMY. Amsterdam, April 11. The Belgian relief ship Annafostans has been sunk. Washington, April 11, During the war the Germans have sunk 16 American ships and attacked eight unsuccessfully. SUBMARINE WARFARE. LAST WEEK'S TOLL. Received April 12, 9.5 p.m. London, April 11. _ The Admiralty reports that the arrivals during last week were 2400, and numbered 17 over ICOO tons and 2 under WOO tons. Fourteen were unsuccessfully attacked. Six fishing vessels were sunk. • An Italian naval communique shows that during the week five Italian steamers tinder 3000 tons, and 10 sailing vessels under 300 tons wore slink, SAFE CONDUCT CONDITIONS. Copenhagen, April 11. The Government asked Germany for the -safe conduct of 1000 submarined N'orwegian mariners from England. Germany replied that it would only consent on Norway guaranteeing that none re-enter the danger zone. MUNITIONS FOR MEXICO. . CAPTURED BY AMERICA. London April 11. TJnitcd States destroyers chased a schooner near San Diego which was carrying munitions to a Mexican port. The schooner was beached and the munitions captured.