it is learned that 23 neutral merchant ships have been sunk to date by German mines or submarines. In addition, nine Swedish ships are said to be held up at Goteborg on account of the danger of German mines.
Germany, according to observers here, may soon begin to question the wisdom wf sinking neutral vessels, because the great majority of such ships sunk belonged to Scandinavian countries, which are practically the only countries with which Germany is able to carty on a sea trade. other craft while two further battleships are projected in the immediate future.
The Royal Oak was part of the 2nd Battle Squadron of the Home Fleet with the battleships Royal Sovereign, Resolute (sister ships), and the battle cruisers Nelson and Rodney.
Three More U-Boats Destroyed Friday, the 13th, proved an unlucky day for German submarines, according to an announcement by the Admiralty, Yesterday three U-boats are claimed to have) been destroyed by British hunting craft, which are reported to have been able to rescue some survivors, The 5,000-ton British steamer Heronspool was sunk by a German submarine, the Admiralty announced. Her entire crew was rescued by the American liner, President Harding. The Heronspool is the second ship to be sunk this week.
The Admiralty announces that the Since the introduction of the convoy system. until October 10, it is stated, 1,275 British and 47 Allied ships have been safely convoyed to their destination. No convoyed ship is said to have been sunk by German submarines.
It is asserted that Germany today is in such financial straits that her merchantships may soon be compelled {o leave neutral ports where they are taking refuge, owing to inability to poy harbour dues. It is reported that the German vessel Mimihorn (4,000 tons) has been arrested at Curacao, in the Dutch West Indian islands, owing to inability to poy harbour dues.—Reuter,
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