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Jimbuna · 05-19-15, 07:16 AM

19th May 1915

Eastern Front

Germans take Lutkow (Galicia).

Russian forces are defeated at the crossing of the River San and lose the town of Sieniawa; Austria-Hungary captures 7000 men.

Southern Front

Dardanelles: Turks repulsed at Gaba Tepe.
42,000 Ottoman forces launch an attack against ANZAC forces at their beachhead in Gallipoli.

Asiatic and Egyptian Theatres

Russians take Van.

Naval

Victoria Cross - Lt-Cdr Martin Eric Nasmith (CO, HM S/M E.11) ordered to 'Go and run amuck in the Marmara', reached the Sea of Marmara on the 19th at the start of successful patrol through to early June, followed by two more. Awarded VC for his exploits.
He was 32 years old, and a Lieutenant-Commander in the Royal Navy during World War I, when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the VC.
During the period 20 May–8 June 1915 in the Sea of Marmara, Dardanelles, Turkey, Lieutenant-Commander Nasmith, in command of H.M. Submarine E.11, destroyed one large Turkish gunboat, two transports, one ammunition ship, three store ships and four other vessels.
When he had safely passed the most difficult part of his homeward journey he received information that a cargo of coal was heading towards Istanbul from the Black Sea. Realising that coal was essential for the morale of the besieged city, Nasmith turned back.
When the coal-carrying ship came into sight of the docks, a welcoming committee of municipal grandees soon formed, along with a happy crowd – water, electricity and rail transport had all suffered due to a lack of coal. Hardly had the ship berthed than it mysteriously blew up before the eyes of the astounded crowd. Nasmith successfully slipped out again.
Nasmith conducted combat operations in the Sea of Marmara for a three-month period. When his torpedoes ran low, he set them to float at the end of their run, so that he could recover them should they fail to hit a target. At one point, he captured a sailing dhow, and lashed it to the conning tower of E11 as camouflage, and went on to capture an ammunition ship using small arms. His penetration of the Golden Horn was the first time an enemy ship had done so in over 500 years. He also attacked a railway viaduct.
Nasmith's First Lieutenant, Guy D'Oyly-Hughes, and Second Lieutenant, Robert Brown, were awarded the Distinguished Service Cross, and all the rest of the crew were awarded the Distinguished Service Medal. Nasmith was promoted to Commander immediately and to Captain a year later.

Political, etc.

Winston Churchill resigns as First Lord of the Admiralty. Premier Asquith announces a non-partisan Cabinet will be created.

Age limit for recruits fixed at 40.

British government announces that all passports entering the country must now have a photograph attached.

German and Austrian embassies in Rome begin moving sensitive documents back to their home countries.

Ship Losses:

Chrysolite ( United Kingdom): The trawler was scuttled in the North Sea 25 nautical miles (46 km) south west by south of Lerwick, Shetland Islands by SM U-23 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.
Crimond ( United Kingdom): The trawler was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 50 nautical miles (93 km) south west of Fair Isle by SM U-23 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.
Dumfries ( United Kingdom): The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 13 nautical miles (24 km) north of Trevose Head, Cornwall by SM U-27 ( Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of two of her crew.
Lucerne ( United Kingdom): The trawler was scuttled in the North Sea 50 nautical miles (93 km) north east by east of Rattray Head, Aberdeenshire by SM U-23 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.

05-19-15, 07:16 AM	#791
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 181,344 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	19th May 1915 Eastern Front Germans take Lutkow (Galicia). Russian forces are defeated at the crossing of the River San and lose the town of Sieniawa; Austria-Hungary captures 7000 men. Southern Front Dardanelles: Turks repulsed at Gaba Tepe. 42,000 Ottoman forces launch an attack against ANZAC forces at their beachhead in Gallipoli. Asiatic and Egyptian Theatres Russians take Van. Naval Victoria Cross - Lt-Cdr Martin Eric Nasmith (CO, HM S/M E.11) ordered to 'Go and run amuck in the Marmara', reached the Sea of Marmara on the 19th at the start of successful patrol through to early June, followed by two more. Awarded VC for his exploits. He was 32 years old, and a Lieutenant-Commander in the Royal Navy during World War I, when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the VC. During the period 20 May–8 June 1915 in the Sea of Marmara, Dardanelles, Turkey, Lieutenant-Commander Nasmith, in command of H.M. Submarine E.11, destroyed one large Turkish gunboat, two transports, one ammunition ship, three store ships and four other vessels. When he had safely passed the most difficult part of his homeward journey he received information that a cargo of coal was heading towards Istanbul from the Black Sea. Realising that coal was essential for the morale of the besieged city, Nasmith turned back. When the coal-carrying ship came into sight of the docks, a welcoming committee of municipal grandees soon formed, along with a happy crowd – water, electricity and rail transport had all suffered due to a lack of coal. Hardly had the ship berthed than it mysteriously blew up before the eyes of the astounded crowd. Nasmith successfully slipped out again. Nasmith conducted combat operations in the Sea of Marmara for a three-month period. When his torpedoes ran low, he set them to float at the end of their run, so that he could recover them should they fail to hit a target. At one point, he captured a sailing dhow, and lashed it to the conning tower of E11 as camouflage, and went on to capture an ammunition ship using small arms. His penetration of the Golden Horn was the first time an enemy ship had done so in over 500 years. He also attacked a railway viaduct. Nasmith's First Lieutenant, Guy D'Oyly-Hughes, and Second Lieutenant, Robert Brown, were awarded the Distinguished Service Cross, and all the rest of the crew were awarded the Distinguished Service Medal. Nasmith was promoted to Commander immediately and to Captain a year later. Political, etc. Winston Churchill resigns as First Lord of the Admiralty. Premier Asquith announces a non-partisan Cabinet will be created. Age limit for recruits fixed at 40. British government announces that all passports entering the country must now have a photograph attached. German and Austrian embassies in Rome begin moving sensitive documents back to their home countries. Ship Losses: Chrysolite ( United Kingdom): The trawler was scuttled in the North Sea 25 nautical miles (46 km) south west by south of Lerwick, Shetland Islands by SM U-23 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived. Crimond ( United Kingdom): The trawler was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 50 nautical miles (93 km) south west of Fair Isle by SM U-23 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived. Dumfries ( United Kingdom): The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 13 nautical miles (24 km) north of Trevose Head, Cornwall by SM U-27 ( Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of two of her crew. Lucerne ( United Kingdom): The trawler was scuttled in the North Sea 50 nautical miles (93 km) north east by east of Rattray Head, Aberdeenshire by SM U-23 ( 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)