JELLICOE ON THE WAR.
EFFECTIVENESSS OF THE NAVAL BLOCKADE. THE SUBMARINE PERIL. Australian-New Zealand Cable Association. Received October 26, 11.40 a.m. LONDON, Oct. 25. Admiral Sir John Jellicoc, speaking at Sheflield, said the evidence of the effectiveness of the blockade was that, early in 1915, 256 out of 1400 ships passed the blockade line without being boarded. At the end of 1916 only 60 out of 3000 vessels got through unintercepted. The effects of the blockade upon Germany had been serious. . Referring to the submarines, Admiral Jcllicoo said tho lale was less satisfactory. The figures of the September sinkings wcro good, but wo must, not build our hopes too high. The figures for October would not be so good, though there was no cause for anxiety. Tho war was all but won. Wo havo only to set our teeth and we will havo won.
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Manawatu Standard, Volume XLII, Issue 10117, 26 October 1917, Page 5
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