24th April 1924
"Girl Bandit Faces 20 Years" (New York Daily News).
Newcastle United FC supporters arrive by sea for the FA Cup final against Aston Villa FC. Captain and pilot of the SS Bernicia watch the Newcastle FC Mascot 'Felix' being taken down. Newcastle won the Wembley FA Cup final 2-0.
Ship Losses:
Java Maru (Japan) The cargo ship ran aground in the Inland Sea of Japan. She was refloated on 30 April.
Gannet (United Kingdom) The passenger ship sprang a leak in the North Sea off Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland and was abandoned.