THE KING INFORMED
ALL THE MEN ALIVE THEORY REGARDING DISASTER THE WORK OF SALVAGE (Official Wireless) (Received June 3, 11 a.ra.) RUGBY, June 2 The King was informed by wireless that all abroad the Thetis are alive. The theory at Birkenhead is that the stern being partly out of water indicated that the bows are caught in old wTeckage. Six salvage experts who helped to raise the German Fleet at Scapa Flow have flown from the Orkneys to assist in salvaging the Thetis. An Orkney salvage steamer, with a special compressor, also is going to the scene. Cammel Laird and Company's expert, Mr F. Shaw, who came to the surface this morning, landed at Birkenhead pale and drawn. Cammel Laird and Company, Limited, later stated that steel ropes have been passed under the bow of the Thetis, and it is hoped to move her shortly. Rear-Admiral Watson, who Is directing the operations, does not doubt that the fore part of the Thetis Is flooded, but those who have been saved report that no one Is trapped in there. He suggested that something went wrong while the crew were demonstrating the flooding of the fore torpedo tubes. Experts state that it Is impossible to pump in air unless there is an outlet for the foul air.
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Waikato Times, Volume 124, Issue 20821, 3 June 1939, Page 7
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