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FOUR DAYS IN OPEN BOAT.
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| Title | FOUR DAYS IN OPEN BOAT. |
|---|---|
| Description | Date: 23 February 1917. Transcript: FOUR DAYS IN OPEN BOAT. Captain Frederick Sutton and the crew of four of the Lowestoft ketch Zircon were landed at eight o ' clock yesterday morning in a terribly exhausted state, after being in an open boat since 10.45 A.M. on Monday last. Their vessel was blown up by a bomb placed on board by the crew of a German submarine. Two of the victims are in hospital. Source: "FOUR DAYS IN OPEN BOAT." Yorkshire Evening Post. 23 February. 1917. 5. |
| Item URL | https://www.peoplescollection.wales/items/1252056 |
| Date | 23 February 1917 |
| Community archive | People's Collection Wales |
| Subject |
newspaper cutting 1914-18 First World War WW1 merchant marine Rhyfel Byd Cyntaf llynges fasnachol llongauuboat |
| Level | Item |
| Author | U-Boat |
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