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Jimbuna · 06-08-15, 09:21 AM

8th June 1915

Western Front

French hold all Neuville St. Vaast, and make progress in the "Labyrinth" at at Hebuterne.

Eastern Front

Stanislau recaptured by Austrian forces.

Naval

St George's Channel area
Admiralty collier (and two schooners) sunk by U.35 (Waldemar Kophamel) off The Smalls:

STRATHCARRON, 4,347/1912, Strathcarron SS Co, Glasgow-reg, sailing Barry for Truro with coal. Torpedoed by U.35, 60 miles W of Lundy Is, off Devon.

Due to the war in Europe, U.S. Navy cancels plans to send the Atlantic Fleet through the Panama Canal on July 4th.

Russia begins salvaging operations of the Ottoman cruiser Mecidiy after it was sunk outside of Odessa.

Political, etc.

Ministry of Munitions Bill amended.

Mr. Bryan, U.S. Secretary of State, resigns. Mr. Lansing succeeds.

King Ludwig of Bavaria promises to extend Germany “beyond the old frontiers as far as is necessary to secure it against future attack.”

The health of Greek King Constantine improves after he was critically ill during the last few days.

An Austrian citizen attempts to kill Italy’s Consul General in New York, but is stopped by police.

U.S. government increases surveillance of the German wireless station at Sayville, Long Island.

Ship losses:

A. W. Perry ( Canada): The cargo liner ran aground at Chebucto Head, Nova Scotia. All 175 people on board were rescued but the ship was declared a total loss. She was on a voyage from Boston, Massachusetts to Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Express ( United Kingdom): The schooner was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 44 nautical miles (81 km)south west of the Smalls Lighthouse by SM U-35 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.
La Liberté ( France): The schooner was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 60 nautical miles (110 km) west of Lundy Island, Devon, United Kingdom by SM U-35 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.
Strathcarron ( United Kingdom): The collier was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 60 nautical miles (110 km) west of Lundy Island (51°50′N 6°10′W) by SM U-35 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.
Susannah ( United Kingdom): The schooner was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 40 nautical miles (74 km) south south west of the Smalls Lighthouse (50°55′N 5°35′W) by SM U-35 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.

06-08-15, 09:21 AM	#841
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 181,344 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	8th June 1915 Western Front French hold all Neuville St. Vaast, and make progress in the "Labyrinth" at at Hebuterne. Eastern Front Stanislau recaptured by Austrian forces. Naval St George's Channel area Admiralty collier (and two schooners) sunk by U.35 (Waldemar Kophamel) off The Smalls: STRATHCARRON, 4,347/1912, Strathcarron SS Co, Glasgow-reg, sailing Barry for Truro with coal. Torpedoed by U.35, 60 miles W of Lundy Is, off Devon. Due to the war in Europe, U.S. Navy cancels plans to send the Atlantic Fleet through the Panama Canal on July 4th. Russia begins salvaging operations of the Ottoman cruiser Mecidiy after it was sunk outside of Odessa. Political, etc. Ministry of Munitions Bill amended. Mr. Bryan, U.S. Secretary of State, resigns. Mr. Lansing succeeds. King Ludwig of Bavaria promises to extend Germany “beyond the old frontiers as far as is necessary to secure it against future attack.” The health of Greek King Constantine improves after he was critically ill during the last few days. An Austrian citizen attempts to kill Italy’s Consul General in New York, but is stopped by police. U.S. government increases surveillance of the German wireless station at Sayville, Long Island. Ship losses: A. W. Perry ( Canada): The cargo liner ran aground at Chebucto Head, Nova Scotia. All 175 people on board were rescued but the ship was declared a total loss. She was on a voyage from Boston, Massachusetts to Halifax, Nova Scotia. Express ( United Kingdom): The schooner was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 44 nautical miles (81 km)south west of the Smalls Lighthouse by SM U-35 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived. La Liberté ( France): The schooner was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 60 nautical miles (110 km) west of Lundy Island, Devon, United Kingdom by SM U-35 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived. Strathcarron ( United Kingdom): The collier was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 60 nautical miles (110 km) west of Lundy Island (51°50′N 6°10′W) by SM U-35 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived. Susannah ( United Kingdom): The schooner was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 40 nautical miles (74 km) south south west of the Smalls Lighthouse (50°55′N 5°35′W) by SM U-35 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!! GWX3.0 Download Page - Donation/instant access to GWX (Help SubSim)