Singapore, Oct. 4.
The Norwegian steamer Hoegh nsporter was sunk by a mine lo entering Singapore harbour, it officially announced today.
The Norwegian vessel failed to obey warning signals on entering one of the protective mine fields in the habour, the official statement said. The vessel continued on her way despite efforts of British patrol craft to halt her, the oficial report said.
Nine of ihe crew sent to the hospital suffering from injuries, Thirty-six other members of the crew were picked up by patrol boats Two of the crew of the ship are Americans and one of them was injured in the explosions when the vessel hit the mine. The Americans are Sherman Plimp!
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