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German Vessel Sinks and 100 Crown Lost at Sea
A German steamship sinks in rough seas near Vigo Spain with 100 crown reportedly lost. Captain Alfred Hofer and crew survive, recounting lifeboat chaos, passengers including laborers from Spain and crew struggle to launch boats as the vessel lists and sinks. Survivors describe horseplay and desperate attempts to reach lifeboats, with many in the water as the ship goes under.
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