File No. 851.857Su8/l
The Ambassador in Great Britain ( Page ) to the Secretary of State
[Received 1.30 p. m.]
4019. French S. S. Sussex, regular cross-channel boat from Folkestone to Dieppe, is reported to have been torpedoed yesterday afternoon about 4.30 near French coast. Ship now being towed into French port where most of the passengers will be landed. About 90 passengers have been landed in England. Number of casualties not yet certain and number of Americans on board not yet ascertainable. Shall endeavor to interview American survivors who may be landed in England and telegraph further details later.