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Jimbuna · 08-30-15, 10:00 AM

30th August 1915

Eastern Front

Russian victory on Strypa (southern Galicia), taking 4,000 prisoners and 30 guns.

Southern Front

Italians eject Austrians from Monte Maronia (Julian).

French aeroplanes bomb Akbachi Sliman and Chanak (Gallipoli).

Naval

British training ship Cornwall is hit by a tug in the Thames, resulting in the deaths of an officer and 16 boys.

Berlin: The government orders U-boats not to sink merchant ships or passenger liners without first giving warning and providing time for the crews and passengers to disembark. No neutral ships to be sunk unless taking cargo to Britain.
A surfaced U-boat sunk with its deck gun a merchantmen after the crew has previously left the ship in lifeboats.

Political, etc.

British authorities capture German baron Otto von Gumppenberg, who they claim incited Arab revolts in Italian Libya and British Egypt.

German Ambassador's account of his last interview with Sir Edward Grey republished from German press.

Britain agrees to relax its rules on its blockade of Germany. US Cargo worth millions have been held up in Rotterdam due to the blockade.

Letter from Mr. Balfour gives total deaths from Zeppelin raids as 89 - all civilians.

Tsar Nicholas of Russia agrees to expand the cabinet by 10 members, in an effort make the government more representative.

British Foreign Minister (Sir E. Grey) informs M. Supilo that, provided Serbia agreed, the Allies could guarantee the eventual freedom and self-determination of Bosnia, Herzegovina, South Dalmatia, Slavonia, and Croatia.

Ship Losses:

Bretwalda ( United Kingdom): The cargo ship struc a mine and was damaged in the North Sea 3 nautical miles (5.6 km) east of the Longsand Lightship ( United Kingdom). She was beached but was later refloated, repaired and returned to service.
Honiton ( United Kingdom): The cargo ship struck a mine and was damaged in the North Sea 2.5 nautical miles (4.6 km) east of the Longsand Lightship. She was beached at Shoeburyness, Essex but was declared a total loss.
Zemlya ( Russia): The coaster was sunk in the Baltic Sea off Worms Island (59°02′N 23°02′E) by SM U-26 ( Kaiserliche Marine).

08-30-15, 10:00 AM	#1033
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 191,014 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	30th August 1915 Eastern Front Russian victory on Strypa (southern Galicia), taking 4,000 prisoners and 30 guns. Southern Front Italians eject Austrians from Monte Maronia (Julian). French aeroplanes bomb Akbachi Sliman and Chanak (Gallipoli). Naval British training ship Cornwall is hit by a tug in the Thames, resulting in the deaths of an officer and 16 boys. Berlin: The government orders U-boats not to sink merchant ships or passenger liners without first giving warning and providing time for the crews and passengers to disembark. No neutral ships to be sunk unless taking cargo to Britain. A surfaced U-boat sunk with its deck gun a merchantmen after the crew has previously left the ship in lifeboats. Political, etc. British authorities capture German baron Otto von Gumppenberg, who they claim incited Arab revolts in Italian Libya and British Egypt. German Ambassador's account of his last interview with Sir Edward Grey republished from German press. Britain agrees to relax its rules on its blockade of Germany. US Cargo worth millions have been held up in Rotterdam due to the blockade. Letter from Mr. Balfour gives total deaths from Zeppelin raids as 89 - all civilians. Tsar Nicholas of Russia agrees to expand the cabinet by 10 members, in an effort make the government more representative. British Foreign Minister (Sir E. Grey) informs M. Supilo that, provided Serbia agreed, the Allies could guarantee the eventual freedom and self-determination of Bosnia, Herzegovina, South Dalmatia, Slavonia, and Croatia. Ship Losses: Bretwalda ( United Kingdom): The cargo ship struc a mine and was damaged in the North Sea 3 nautical miles (5.6 km) east of the Longsand Lightship ( United Kingdom). She was beached but was later refloated, repaired and returned to service. Honiton ( United Kingdom): The cargo ship struck a mine and was damaged in the North Sea 2.5 nautical miles (4.6 km) east of the Longsand Lightship. She was beached at Shoeburyness, Essex but was declared a total loss. Zemlya ( Russia): The coaster was sunk in the Baltic Sea off Worms Island (59°02′N 23°02′E) by SM U-26 ( Kaiserliche Marine). __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!