WO more British' merchantmen were bombed and set on fire in Spain today by Nationalist planes. They were the Arlen, which was hit and set ablaze during a Nationalist air raid on Valencia, and the Farnham, which was bombed at Alicante. While the Arlen suffered only one casualty, a Rumanian member of the crew being killed, the Farnham lost several men killed and injured. Although the fire has been extinguished the Farnham is expected to sink as she is badly holed amidships—Reuter.
Valencia, June 27.
Five Nationalist bombers, in their attack, set on fire the British merchantman Arlen which later sank.
The Farnham, bombed in Alicante, sank almost immediately.
Three British sailors were Killed and two Spanish stevedores were injured while trying to save the cargo of foodstuff.—United Press.
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