London, July 9.
The Admiralty announce that submarine H47, commanded by Lieut. BJ. Gardner, has been sunk by Submarine L12 off the coast of Pembroke.
There are two survivors from H47, One man is missing from L12.
The H47 had a displacement of Ado tons and its usual complement was 23 men. A sister ship to the 'HAT sank in the dock at Devonport Ju August, 1926, and was consequent-Jy placed on the disposal list.
The two survivors are the com-anender, Lieutenant Gardner, and a Potty Officer telegraphist.
When the news of the disaster arrived at Portsmouth two dockyard tugs hurriedly coaled and provision—ed_and left for the scene equipped with salvage gear, The collision occurred 12 miles northwest of St. David's head where the depth of water is approximately In consequence of the disaster the aval ball arranged to take place at Torbay this evening, and also leet dances for the week, have been
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