The Archive · 1941

Destroyed Nazi Raider Probably Hansa Liner

London, May 10 'The German merchant raider sunk the Indian Ocean by H.MCS. Corn: wall was probably a' former Hans iner of about 10.000 tons with a speed of some 19 knots. Reuter learns She was probably armed with six six-inch guns. torpedo-tubes and mine-laying apparatus. This and other German raiders ere most care fully fitted out and carry a large ship's company so as to enable them put prize-crews aboard any vessels they may capture. The ere in this ease was probably around 300 strong.—Reuter,

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