The Zamzam. which is Egyptian-owned and which was flying the Egyptian flag on her voyage from Pernambuco to Capetown, was under the command of a Scotsman, Captain W. G. Smith. Included among tie passengers were 138 Americans, at least 24 of whom were members of the British<American Ambulance Corps on their way to join Gen. de Gaulle with complete equipment Other passengers were missionary Roman Catholic priests, members of the Seventh Day Adventist sect, and women and children.
'A broadcast from Berlin yesterday said the Zamzam was sunk because she had contraband on board. but Berlin officials refused to give details, All passengers and the crew are "safe and well in occupied territory." says Berlin, but again further details are refused.
The United States Government is, however, far from being satisfied and, according to a Washington cable. hes asked the German Government for full details. The Department of State has cabled to the American Embassy in Berlin to obtain further information. The New York office of (Reuter.
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