Evening Republican, Volume 20, Number 26, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 31 January 1916 — U. S. STEAMER AND BRITISH SHIP BUMP [ARTICLE]

U. S. STEAMER AND BRITISH SHIP BUMP

Liner Philadelphia in Mishap off the Welsh Coast—ls Damaged, But Proceeds to Port. London, Jan. 30.—The American line steamer Philadelphia has been in coilsion with the British sailing ship Len Lee, 12 miles south of Camavon bay. Lloyd reports the Philadelphia putting back into the Mersey, the extent of her damage being unknown. The Ben Lee was waterlogged, but her crew was rescued. The collision occurred about 9:30 Saturday night. Nobody on board the Philadelphia was injured, but the ship sustained considerable damage to her upper structure, a portion of the bridge, severa Iboats and the main top mast being carried away.