SURVIVORS FROM THE ANTILLES.
HEROIC CONDUCT OF CREW. Australian-New Zealand Cable Association. WASHINGTON, Oct. 25. It is announced that two of those killed on the Antilles were the parents of natural iseci Americans who were leaving German;, for New York. 'J'hc Sun’s correspondent at: a French port interviewed survivors, who estimated there wore from 50 to 60 dead. The crow wore preservers, otherwise the death roll would have been heavier. The sea was rough and three lifeboats were, overturned and scores of men, including a brigadier general, clung to wreckage till picked up, after being two hours in the water. Many jumped into the sea and were sucked mi der. There were many thrilling escapes. Meanwhile the convoy* unavailingly search ed for the U-boat. The ship was tor pedoed at seven in the morning and many wore killed in their berths. Six returning wounded men were the first lowered into lifeboats. The stern rose almost to the perpendicular, and many jumped from a height of 60 foot. The crew displayed the utmost heroism,
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Manawatu Standard, Volume XLII, Issue 10118, 27 October 1917, Page 5
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