Jasper County Democrat, Volume 20, Number 100, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 16 March 1918 — 450 WOUNDED SAVED ON SHIP [ARTICLE]

450 WOUNDED SAVED ON SHIP

British Hospital Steamer Guilford Castle Attacked Unsuccessfully by German Submarine. London, March 15.—The hospital ship Guilford Castle was attacked unsuccessfully by a submarine in the Bristol channel on March 10, it was announced officially. The Guilford Castle had a remarkable escape. When the first torpedo, which passed astern, was observed, the steamer slewed around, with the result that a second torpedo, which proved to be a “dud,” struck the how, tearing ft big hole below the water line, through which the water poured. A wireless call for help was sent out and friendly destroyers appeared. Full steam ahead was ordered, and the steamer made Avonuiouth, where the wounded and the hospital staff were landed. The Guilford Castle had 450 wounded on board from German East Africa. The attack was made in full daylight.