London, Nov, 16.
An explosion yesterday sank the coastwise steamer Woodtown, 794 tons, and nine members of a crew of twelve were drowned, it was announced last night, The Greek steamer Georgios meanwhile was reported to have sunk off the north-east coast of England after a collision with a submerged wreck, The ship's crew of 21 men was rescued. d Anxiety also was felt here last night for the safety of the 4,651-ton British freighter Newtonbeech which has not been heard from for three weeks. The ship carried a crew of 40 men.—United Press,
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