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SINKING OF THE LUSITANIA INQUEST ON THE VICTIMS AGAINST KAISER, GERMAN GOVERNAMENT, AND SUBMARINE CREW. . Association.—Copibiohi.) (Rec. May 11, 2.20 p.m.) LONDON, May 10. . At the inquest on the victims of the Lusitania, Captain Turner gave evidence that when approaching the danger zone the bo ats were swung out, and the bulkhead doors closed. The steamer slowed down to fifteen knots at Fastnet-, owing to haze. He received wireless messages, including a warning that a submarine was off the Irish coast, and carried out special instructions. He saw the wake of a torpedo almost on the surface. There was a second explosion; but it 'might have been internal. . Smoke and steam rose between the third and fourth funnels. He ordered the boats to be lowered to the rails, and the women and children placed aboard. He ordered the engines to be stopped, but they hacl been put out of commission. Ay verdict was returned of wilful wholesale murder against the Kaiser, German Government, - and submarine crew. '
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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume XLVIII, Issue XLVIII, 11 May 1915, Page 6
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