Htalian Steamer Sunk After Encounter with Russian Cadet Ship Tovarisch: Feared Loss of Crew Deal, Feb. 24, The Italian ateamer Alcantara has sunk following a collision in a fog off Dungeness with the Russian cadet ship Tovarisch, The Tovarisch was damaged and is making for Southampton.
The Alcantara was a vessel of only 1,682 tons and was not likely to have been heavily manned, but it is feared that the loss of life has Tovarisch, interviewed to-day by Reuter at Southampton whilst he was gazing on the battered stem of the Soviet vessel, declared that he could hardly believe that he was the only one who had been saved.
Pavan said that the crew of the Alcantara numbered twenty-three. Ho was oiling the engine when he heard a bell and ran to the telegraph room, Then he saw the Chief. been heavy.
The P, & O. liner Moldavia standing by.—Reuter.
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