The Archive · 1940

Bombing of Destroyers Denied

Athens, Aug. 18.

The report that two Greek destroyers shad been bombed two days ago while en route to the island of Tinos to escort pilgrim ships back to the mainland, was denied in well informed Greek circles last night.

It is recalled that the Greek light cruiser Belle was torpedoed by an unknown submarine at Tinos several Ways ago.—Reuter.

British Submarine Feared Lost London, Aug. 18.

The submarine Oypheus, formerly attached to the 4th Submarine Flotilla of the China Station, is considerably overdue and must be presumed lost, it was officially announced last night.

The vessel had a displacement of 1,475 tons and was armed with one 4-inch gun.—Reuter.

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