STRUCK A MINE
LOSS OF FRENCH VESSEL (United Press Assn.—Elec. Tel. Copyright) LONDON, July 3 The German radio, quoting the French owners, announces the loss of the Champlain, of 28,124 tons, as a result of striking a mine off the French coast. MEMBERS OF CREW KILLED MOST OF PASSENGERS SAVED (United Press Assn.—Elec. Tel. copyright) LONDON, July 3 The Champlain struck a mine a few days ago off La Pallice. Mines had been laid by German planes the previous night. Nearly all the passengers were saved. Several members of the crew were killed.
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Waikato Times, Volume 127, Issue 21157, 5 July 1940, Page 12
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