Office of the Historian

File No. 841.857/343

The Ambassador in Great Britain (Page) to the Secretary of State

[Telegram]
London, February 14, 1917.
[Received February 15, 9.40 a.m.]

5689. British sailing ship Ainsdale, from Buenos Ayres November 1 for England, stopped by submarine 180 miles from Cape Clear, February 5; crew of 25 ordered into boats; ship sunk; crew rescued after 10 hours; suffered great hardship. Consul, Liverpool, forwarding affidavit only American member crew.

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