File No. 841.857B46
The Secretary of State to the Ambassador in Germany (Gerard)
[Telegram]
Washington,
April 1, 1916, 3 p. m.
2873. Department is informed that British steamer Berwindvale, carrying four Americans, was torpedoed without warning on March 16 off Bantry, Ireland. The vessel was apparently returning to the United States for cargo.
Please bring this to the attention of the German Government with request to be informed whether this vessel was torpedoed by a submarine belonging to Germany or her allies. It is expected that a prompt answer will be given.
Lansing