New York, Feb. 11.
Just after the str. Muenchen had docked to-day after arrival from Europe," fire started in the hold simultaneously with the discharge of passengers.
As firemen battled the flames, the ship settled deeper into the water.
One member of the crew was killed.
Damage was tentatively estimated at" G.$2,500,000,, mostly due. to destruction of the cargo of chemicals! and shellac.
After the flames had been fought, for some hours it was found impossible to save the ship and it sank at its dock—United Press.
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