WARFARE AT SEA
BRITISH SHIPPING LOSSES | 1,500,000 TONS IN YEAR (United Press Asn.—Elec. Tel. Copyright) LONDON, Sept. 10 British merchant shipping losses in the first year of war totalled just over 1,500,000 tons. In spite of this, shipping in commission today is greater than at the outbreak of war. Merchant shipping losses in the week ended midnight, September 1, amounted to 84,000 tons. Britain lost 11 ships, totalling 56,000 tons, the Allies, five ships, amounting to 15,000 tons, and neutrals, four ships, of a total tonnage of about 13,000. The Admiralty states that the comparatively heavy loss in the week must be attributed to ideal weather for submarine attack. In addition to the 1,500,000 tons lost by Britain, the Admiralty states, the Allies have lost 463,000 tons since war began, and the neutrals more than 769,000 tons. Germany and Italy have lost* 1,250,000 tons, and about 33,000 tons under their control has been sunk by the Allies. The increased shipping losses for the week ended September 1 are attributed to ideal weather and good visibility favouring the U-boats. |
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Waikato Times, Volume 127, Issue 21215, 11 September 1940, Page 8
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