File No. 857.857/42
The Secretary of State to the Chargé in Germany ( Grew )
[Telegram]
Washington
,
December 9, 1916, 7 p. m.
3653. Department advised Norwegian steamer Trippel, with American citizens on board, was sunk by German submarine November 11, 18 miles off Villarica, while en route from Baltimore to Genoa.
Bring to attention of Foreign Minister and request prompt investigation and report.
Lansing