ATTACKS ON SHIPS
BOMBED BY AEROPLANE MEMBERS OF CREW INJURED ANOTHER VESSEL MINED (United Press Assn.—Elec. Tel. Copyright) ( Received Feb. 12, 11.55 a.m.) LONDON, Feb. 11 An enemy plane dropped a dozen bombs near the Boston Trader, which was damaged in the shipping raids on February 9. The plane also encircled the ship, machine-gunning the crew, two of whom were slightly injured. The Gallia was mined on the southeast coast, but remained afloat. Lifeboatmen helped to tow her to a safe anchorage. The German Command claims that the air force continued reconnaissance activity over Britain yesterday, one British patrol vessel being sunk. All the aeroplanes returned safely. U-Boat Approached The British steamer Oregon arrived at Lisbon in tow*. It reports that there was boiler trouble off Cape Finisterre. It sent out an “ 5.0.5.” message, and drifted for three days, when a U-boat approached but did not fire. Presumably, being short of ammunition, it left the Oregon to her fate. Next day a tug made contact, but the hawser snapped. The second officer and two seamen were killed and another seriously injured. The Oregon was previously reported to have been torpedoed. Passengers and Crew Safe The captain sent a message to the owners of the Burgedijk that the passengers and crew were safe after a collision.
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Waikato Times, Volume 126, Issue 21036, 12 February 1940, Page 7
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