SUBMARINES
FRENCH SHIPPING RETURNS. Australian and N.Z. Cable Association and Renter. LONDON, September 6. In the week ended September 2 the arrivals at French ports were 828, and the sailings 743. Sinkings: Three vessels over 1600 tons and nine vessels under 1600 tons. Unsuccessfully attacked, one steamer.
INCREASE IN SINKINGS. MAINLY DUE TO FLUKES. LONDON, September 6. A high naval authority states that the increases in submarine sinkings are mainly duo to flukes. Though Germany has put all her strength into submarines, and is building larger vessels, there is no prospect of their eventual success within the time allowed, for America's help fixes a time limit. Besides, the British offensive measures are in full blast. FRENCH SHIPPING PROGRAMME. THREEFOLD EXPANSION. Australian and N.Z. Cabin Association. PARIS, September 6. The Minister of the Mercantile Marine has planned to build during the current year thrice as much new tonnage as tho annual average output before tho war.
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Otago Daily Times, Issue 17104, 8 September 1917, Page 7
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