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Jimbuna · 06-13-15, 07:19 AM

13th June 1915

Western Front

French repulsed at Souchez.

Success of the French south-east of Hebuterne.

Eastern Front

Austro-Germans attack successfully from the San to Mosciska.

Russian counter-attack on the Styr and Tysmienice.

Germany launches a large offensive against Russia on the San and the Dniester Rivers.

Naval

Atlantic off SW England
PELHAM, collier (wi - Admiralty collier transport No.604), 3,534/1906, Thompson SS Co, Sunderland-reg, 26 crew, Malta for Barry Roads in water ballast. U.35 (Waldemar Kophamel) appeared on the surface half a mile away, opened fire, ship turned away and went to full speed but hit repeatedly, engines stopped and ship abandoned. Germans placed bombs which sank her sometime after 1545, 30 miles NW of the Scillies (L - 30 miles N of; wi - in 50.16N, 06.55W

; survivors picked up by drifter Our Allies, landed in Newlyn on 16th at 0145.

Political, etc.

Former Pres. Roosevelt criticizes the U.S. government over the Lusitania incident, stating the situation called for “not words but deeds.”

Germany begins preparing for a winter campaign as fur garments are manufactured for the army.

Heinz Hardenberg, member of the German aviation corps, is arrested in Cincinnati on suspicions of being a spy.

Greece: General election; Venizelists win 193 out of 316 seats.

E.M. House, President Wilson’s personal representative to Europe, leaves London with important messages and reports.

Zbigniew Dunin-Wasowicz, leader of the Polish Legions fighting for Austria, is killed at the Charge of Rokitna.

Ship Losses:

Diamant ( France): The barque was sunk in the Irish Sea 50 nautical miles (93 km) west of Lundy Island, Devon, United Kingdom by SM U-35 ( Kaiserliche Marine).
Hopemount ( United Kingdom): The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Irish Sea 70 nautical miles (130 km) west by south of Lundy Island by SM U-35 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.
Pelham ( United Kingdom): The cargo ship was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 30 nautical miles (56 km) north west of the Isles of Scilly (50°16′N 6°55′W) by SM U-35 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.
Queen Alexandra ( United Kingdom): The trawler struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off Tod Head, Aberdeenshire.

06-13-15, 07:19 AM	#851
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 181,433 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	13th June 1915 Western Front French repulsed at Souchez. Success of the French south-east of Hebuterne. Eastern Front Austro-Germans attack successfully from the San to Mosciska. Russian counter-attack on the Styr and Tysmienice. Germany launches a large offensive against Russia on the San and the Dniester Rivers. Naval Atlantic off SW England PELHAM, collier (wi - Admiralty collier transport No.604), 3,534/1906, Thompson SS Co, Sunderland-reg, 26 crew, Malta for Barry Roads in water ballast. U.35 (Waldemar Kophamel) appeared on the surface half a mile away, opened fire, ship turned away and went to full speed but hit repeatedly, engines stopped and ship abandoned. Germans placed bombs which sank her sometime after 1545, 30 miles NW of the Scillies (L - 30 miles N of; wi - in 50.16N, 06.55W; survivors picked up by drifter Our Allies, landed in Newlyn on 16th at 0145. Political, etc. Former Pres. Roosevelt criticizes the U.S. government over the Lusitania incident, stating the situation called for “not words but deeds.” Germany begins preparing for a winter campaign as fur garments are manufactured for the army. Heinz Hardenberg, member of the German aviation corps, is arrested in Cincinnati on suspicions of being a spy. Greece: General election; Venizelists win 193 out of 316 seats. E.M. House, President Wilson’s personal representative to Europe, leaves London with important messages and reports. Zbigniew Dunin-Wasowicz, leader of the Polish Legions fighting for Austria, is killed at the Charge of Rokitna. Ship Losses: Diamant ( France): The barque was sunk in the Irish Sea 50 nautical miles (93 km) west of Lundy Island, Devon, United Kingdom by SM U-35 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Hopemount ( United Kingdom): The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Irish Sea 70 nautical miles (130 km) west by south of Lundy Island by SM U-35 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived. Pelham ( United Kingdom): The cargo ship was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 30 nautical miles (56 km) north west of the Isles of Scilly (50°16′N 6°55′W) by SM U-35 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived. Queen Alexandra ( United Kingdom): The trawler struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off Tod Head, Aberdeenshire. __________________ 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)