BRITISH VESSELS SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINES.

HC Deb 29 April 1915 vol 71 c821

31. Mr. KELLAWAY

asked how many British vessels have been sunk by German submarines in waters outside the North Sea during the month of February, March, and April, respectively?

Dr. MACNAMARA

The number of British vessels sunk by German submarines in waters outside the North Sea is:—

• Eight during February,
• Seventeen during March, and
• Six during April, up to the 27th.

Mr. KELLAWAY

Can the right hon. Gentleman give the last date in April on which a vessel was sunk?

Dr. MACNAMARA

I am afraid I cannot without notice.