ON THE SEA.
ANOTHER U BOAT ATROCITY.
BELGIAN RELIEF SHIP SUNK.
LIFEBOATS BOMBARDED.
Received August 22, 7.30 p.m.
Christiania, August 21. The Dutch steamer Gaseondier, laden with grain and flour for Belgian relief, was subjected to a submarine atrocity in territorial waters near Hugliesund. The vessel bore the relief ship's special flag and others distinguishing mnrits.but a submarine shelled her without warning, and later bombarded the lifeboats, a number of the occupants being farefully crippled.The mate and five seamen died in the water, and 20 wounded survivors were taken to the hospital. The Gaseondier sank in 20 minutes, and the submarine then disappeared,—Press Assoc.
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Taranaki Daily News, 23 August 1918, Page 5
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104ON THE SEA. Taranaki Daily News, 23 August 1918, Page 5
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