On the Sea

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXV, Issue 298, 15 December 1914, Page 5

On the Sea

TURKISH BATTLESHIP HOLED BY BRITISH SUBMARINE.

THE DARDANELLES ENTERED.

CLEVER WORK IN FACE OF

GREAT RISK.

United Press Association. (Received 8.45 a.m.) London, December 14.

Official.—The Turkish battleship Messoudieh, 9120 tons, was torpedoed by a British submarine. The Press Bureau states that Commander Norman Holbrook, of submarine 81l entered the Dardanelles on Sunday, and in spite of difficult currents, dived under five rows of mines and torpedoed the Messoudieh, which was guarding a mine field.

When last seen, the Messoudieh was sinking by thP stern. The submarine returned safely, although pursued by gunfire and torpedoers, and on one occasion was submerged for nine hours.

HONORS FOR THE SYDNEY’S OFFICERS.

(Received 9.0 a.m.) Gibraltar, December 14

The Chamber of Commerce ban<quetted Comamnder Glossop and tlie officers of H.M.S. Sydney. There were enthusiastic scenes, when he returned. The people removed the horsevs from the carriage and dragged the vehicle from the hotel to the dockyard.

TWO AUSTRIAN TORPEDOERS MINED IN THE ADRIATIC.

(Received 11.46 a.m.) Rome, December 14

Two Austrian torpedoers were rained and sunk at Pola, all members of the crews being drowned.

THE DRESDEN’S ARRIVAL AT PUNTA ARENAS.

REPORTED TO BE UNINJURED.

(Received 1.10 p.m.) Wafehintgon, December 14

Mr Latham, American Consul at Punta Arenas, reports that the cruiser Dresden has arrived there and is uninjured.

GENERAL.

Amsterdam, December 14

The German vessel Delia, from Antwerp, was seized in Dutch territorial owters and detained on the ground of attempting to use the Dutch portion of the Scheldt for naval purposes. ( London, December 14. Underwriters are quoting lower than Government rates, especially for Cape and Australasian freights. Washington, December 13. Americans are extremely gratified at Admiral Sturdee’s victory. Shipping had been suspended since Admiral Craddock’s defeat, but a boom in is now expected. ▼ London, December 13. A rumour is prevalent in business circles in Great Britain that a number of large .foreign liners have been permitted* to use the northern route to and from the North Sea. It is understood, that the Admiralty, owing to vessels mine-laying under neutral flags, has been compelled to take measures to render this route dangerous to all shipping. Apparently certain foreign -companies made representations to London that the navigation of the 'southern route was attended bv dangers to big liners during wintry weather, and obtained special concessions.