HC Deb 17 May 1915 vol 71 c1966
10. Mr. KELLAWAY

asked what is the number of tons of British shipping, other than warships, sunk or captured by the German navy, and the number of British or neutral subjects who were killed in connection therewith?

Dr. MACNAMARA

The number of tons of British shipping, other than warships, sunk or captured by hostile action from the beginning of the War till 15th May, 1915, is 460,628. The number of persons of all nationalities who were killed in connection therewith is approximately 1,556.

11. Mr. KELLAWAY

asked what is the number of neutral vessels sunk or captured by the German Navy since the outbreak of war and the number of neutral subjects who were killed in connection therewith?

Dr. MACNAMARA

The particulars asked for in this question as regards neutral vessels sunk or captured by the Germany navy since the outbreak of war are as follows:—

Sunk by mines 48 Lives reported lost, 93. Also entire crew of two vessels and part crew of two others.
Damaged by mines 6 Lives lost, 1.
Sunk by submarines 15 Lives lost, 6.
Damaged by submarines 2 Lives lost, 3.
Sunk by cruisers 3 Lives lost, nil.
The above list cannot be guaranteed as complete, nor have the Admiralty information as to the neutral vessels captured.

12. Mr. KELLAWAY

asked what is the number of tons of German shipping, not being warships, sunk or captured by the British Navy since, the outbreak of war, and the number of German or neutral subjects who were killed in connection therewith?

Dr. MACNAMARA

The number of tons of German shipping not being warships, sunk or captured by the British Navy from the beginning of the War till 15th May, 1915, is 314,465. As far as is known not one German or neutral subject has been killed in connection therewith.