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Jimbuna · 06-09-15, 12:45 PM

9th June 1915

Eastern Front

German attacks repulsed in the Shavli district.

Austro-Germans pressed back to right of the Dniester.

Southern Front

Italians occupy Monfalcone (Isonzo front).

Naval and Overseas Operations

Mediterranean
SCHIEHALLION, Admiralty trawler, 198/1903, Aberdeen-reg A905, Grampian Steam Fishing, hired 8/14 as minesweeper, Admiralty No.352, Skipper Thomas Barlow RNR. Mined and sunk, no other details; no lives lost.

Adriatic Sea
Dublin, light cruiser, Chatham-class, 6,000t, 8-6in/4-3pdr/2-21in tt, based at Brindisi from 5/15, Capt Kelly, steaming at high speed with strong escort of French and Italian destroyers off N Albanian coast. Torpedoed by Austrian submarine U.IV (Rudolph Singule) near San Giovanni di Medua, soon worked up to 17kts, got back to Brindisi, but out of action for some time; 13 ratings lost.

British steamer Colonian flies the American flag for 40 hours to ward off German submarines and arrives safely at Boston.

Political, etc.

Prime Minister Asquith announces in the House of Commons that British casualties are 258,069 as of March 31st.

British Admiralty announces that U-Boat prisoners will not be singled out. They will be treated in the same way as other German prisoners.

Canada announces intention to raise a further 35,000 men.

Robert Lansing is made the interim Secretary of State of the U.S..

U.S. sends a diplomatic note to Germany concerning the submarine warfare.

Ship Loses:

Britannia ( United Kingdom): The fishing smack was scuttled in the North Sea 50 nautical miles (93 km) of Lowestoft, Suffolk by SM UB-2 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.
Cardiff ( United Kingdom): The trawler was shelled and sunk in the North Sea 90 nautical miles (170 km) north east by east of Spurn Point, Yorkshire by SM U-25 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew were rescued by the trawler Vulture ( United Kingdom).
Castor ( United Kingdom): The trawler was shelled and sunk in the North Sea 80 nautical miles (150 km) north east by north of Spurn Point by SM U-25 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.
Edward ( United Kingdom): The fishing smack was scuttled in the North Sea 48 nautical miles (89 km) east by south of Lowestoft by SM UB-2 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.
Erna Boldt ( United Kingdom): The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the Thames Estuary 0.5 nautical miles (930 m) north east by east of the Sunk Lightship ( United Kingdom). Her crew survived.
J. Leyman ( United Kingdom): The trawler was shelled and sunk in the North Sea 100 nautical miles (190 km) east by north of Spurn Point by SM U-25 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.
Lady Salisbury ( United Kingdom): The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the Thames Estuary 1 nautical mile (1.9 km) north of the Sunk Lightship ( United Kingdom) with the loss of three of her crew.
Laurestina ( United Kingdom): The fishing smack was scuttled in the North Sea 30 nautical miles (56 km) south east of Lowestoft by SM UB-2 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.
Qui Vive ( United Kingdom): The fishing smack was scuttled in the North Sea 48 nautical miles (89 km) east by south of Lowestoft by SM UB-2 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.
HMT Schiehallion ( Royal Navy): The naval trawler struck a mine and sank in the Dardanelles.
Svein Jarl ( Norway): The cargo ship was sunk in the North Sea 75 nautical miles (139 km) south east of the Longstone Lighthouse (56°40′N 0°40′W) by SM U-19 ( Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of twelve crew.
Tunisian ( United Kingdom): The trawler was shelled and sunk in the North Sea 95 nautical miles (176 km) north east by north of Spurn Point by SM U-25 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.
Welfare ( United Kingdom): The fishing smack was scuttled in the North Sea 50 nautical miles (93 km) east south east of Lowestoft by SM UB-2 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.

06-09-15, 12:45 PM	#843
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 181,344 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	9th June 1915 Eastern Front German attacks repulsed in the Shavli district. Austro-Germans pressed back to right of the Dniester. Southern Front Italians occupy Monfalcone (Isonzo front). Naval and Overseas Operations Mediterranean SCHIEHALLION, Admiralty trawler, 198/1903, Aberdeen-reg A905, Grampian Steam Fishing, hired 8/14 as minesweeper, Admiralty No.352, Skipper Thomas Barlow RNR. Mined and sunk, no other details; no lives lost. Adriatic Sea Dublin, light cruiser, Chatham-class, 6,000t, 8-6in/4-3pdr/2-21in tt, based at Brindisi from 5/15, Capt Kelly, steaming at high speed with strong escort of French and Italian destroyers off N Albanian coast. Torpedoed by Austrian submarine U.IV (Rudolph Singule) near San Giovanni di Medua, soon worked up to 17kts, got back to Brindisi, but out of action for some time; 13 ratings lost. British steamer Colonian flies the American flag for 40 hours to ward off German submarines and arrives safely at Boston. Political, etc. Prime Minister Asquith announces in the House of Commons that British casualties are 258,069 as of March 31st. British Admiralty announces that U-Boat prisoners will not be singled out. They will be treated in the same way as other German prisoners. Canada announces intention to raise a further 35,000 men. Robert Lansing is made the interim Secretary of State of the U.S.. U.S. sends a diplomatic note to Germany concerning the submarine warfare. Ship Loses: Britannia ( United Kingdom): The fishing smack was scuttled in the North Sea 50 nautical miles (93 km) of Lowestoft, Suffolk by SM UB-2 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived. Cardiff ( United Kingdom): The trawler was shelled and sunk in the North Sea 90 nautical miles (170 km) north east by east of Spurn Point, Yorkshire by SM U-25 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew were rescued by the trawler Vulture ( United Kingdom). Castor ( United Kingdom): The trawler was shelled and sunk in the North Sea 80 nautical miles (150 km) north east by north of Spurn Point by SM U-25 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived. Edward ( United Kingdom): The fishing smack was scuttled in the North Sea 48 nautical miles (89 km) east by south of Lowestoft by SM UB-2 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived. Erna Boldt ( United Kingdom): The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the Thames Estuary 0.5 nautical miles (930 m) north east by east of the Sunk Lightship ( United Kingdom). Her crew survived. J. Leyman ( United Kingdom): The trawler was shelled and sunk in the North Sea 100 nautical miles (190 km) east by north of Spurn Point by SM U-25 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived. Lady Salisbury ( United Kingdom): The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the Thames Estuary 1 nautical mile (1.9 km) north of the Sunk Lightship ( United Kingdom) with the loss of three of her crew. Laurestina ( United Kingdom): The fishing smack was scuttled in the North Sea 30 nautical miles (56 km) south east of Lowestoft by SM UB-2 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived. Qui Vive ( United Kingdom): The fishing smack was scuttled in the North Sea 48 nautical miles (89 km) east by south of Lowestoft by SM UB-2 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived. HMT Schiehallion ( Royal Navy): The naval trawler struck a mine and sank in the Dardanelles. Svein Jarl ( Norway): The cargo ship was sunk in the North Sea 75 nautical miles (139 km) south east of the Longstone Lighthouse (56°40′N 0°40′W) by SM U-19 ( Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of twelve crew. Tunisian ( United Kingdom): The trawler was shelled and sunk in the North Sea 95 nautical miles (176 km) north east by north of Spurn Point by SM U-25 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived. Welfare ( United Kingdom): The fishing smack was scuttled in the North Sea 50 nautical miles (93 km) east south east of Lowestoft by SM UB-2 ( 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)