File No. 300.115C72/38a
The Secretary of State to the Chargé in Germany (Grew)
[Telegram]
Washington,
November 18, 1916, 3 p. m.
3588. Department advised that American steamer Columbian, en route from St. Nazaire to Genoa in ballast, was sunk by German submarine U–49 November 7, about 50 miles northwest of Cape Ortegal. Crew apparently saved.
Please bring this case to immediate attention of German Government and request investigation and prompt report regarding this sinking of an American vessel.
Lansing