The Archive · 1939

Salvage Falls

Liverpool, July 22.

Contrary to earlier reports, the British submarine Thetis did not rise from the sea bed today, it was thoritatively stated after a conference of salvage experts and naval oflieers here.

Ail salvage operations on the submarine have been temporarily suspended, and an important conference may be held in London on Monday between Admiralty and salvage offieials to decide on the next step.

Esrlier reports said that the Thetis was lifted off the sea bed this morn-Ing, but that when an attempt was made to move her towards the beach '8 mishap occurred—Reutet.

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