Thousands of American Vessels Seized by Britain Raise Alarm
State Department figures show about 2,000 American ships were detained or confiscated as war widens. Solicitor Cone Johnson leads efforts to secure settlements with Britain through Spring-Rice, but cases move slowly amid complex proofs of ownership. London lags in publishing lists. 100 ship cases remain unsettled with owners awaiting damages and government action.
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Orduna Shelled by Submarine On July Ninth Near Queenstown
The Cunard liner Orduna was attacked by a German submarine off Queenstown. Captain Taylor's official report says there was no warning and the torpedo passed 10 feet from the rudder. Marconi distress signals were sent. Jeannette, an armored yacht, arrived four hours later. American passenger William G. Thompson plans a formal protest to Washington.
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Officials surprised by attack on Orduna
Officials reacted with shock as word spread of the Orduna attack amid tensions over German submarine conduct. Secretary Lansing prepared a cabinet note, while officials weighed citing the incident as evidence Germany may violate assurances to protect American passengers at sea.
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Submarine warfare idea tied to British naval views
London reports Admiral Sir Percy Scott foresaw submarines targeting British commerce as a natural wartime method. He warned that enemies could strike at Britain’s food and oil routes by lurking at river mouths and harbors, and urged safeguarding capital ships while submarines threaten supply lines.
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