File No. 841.857M331/1
The Secretary of State to the Chargé in Germany (Grew)
[Telegram]
Washington,
October 31, 1916, 6 p. m.
3532. Department advised that British Steamer Marina, Glasgow to Baltimore and Newport News, was torpedoed by German submarine without warning in heavy sea about 3 p. m., October 28, 100 miles west of Cape Clear, latitude 51° 40´ north, longitude 10° 56´ west, and that over 50 Americans were on board, of whom 9 are killed or wounded.
Please bring this information immediately to attention of German Government, and urgently request an investigation and report at the earliest moment in this case.
Lansing