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SUCCESS OF NAVY ACTIVITY AT SEA fOrrirtaT \VFr**lr««) (Received October 19, 2 p.m. RUGBY, October 18 “Whilst carrying out a patrol on the coast of France on Friday afternoon our light craft sighted three large enemy trawlers,” says an Admiralty communique. “The enemy was immediately attacked and hits were scored on the rear ship, which sank.
“The proximity of the enemy short defence batteries prevented further pursuit. No damage or casualties were sustained by our vessels.”
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Waikato Times, Volume 127, Issue 21248, 19 October 1940, Page 7
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78TRAWER SUNK Waikato Times, Volume 127, Issue 21248, 19 October 1940, Page 7
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