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who were left in the Berthon Bost to collest man in the water whilst the submarine proceeded alongside the IHEM about a Alle away. These two ratings saved and embarked thres Chinese end for an hour searobed for others, a rozmricable performance under the conditions for so small and unstable a boat.
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I regret to report that the following damage was sustained by H.K.Submarine under my command hilst alongside
.#.*IREKE" :-
(a) Starboard foremost hydroplahe quard bent so as to
foul the bydroplane.
(b) Forward buoyancy tark damaged,
(e Xun platforma bent an! påvok strained,
(d) Fos.3 and 4 Fort saddle tarks leaking.
This damage was due to the swell, which caused the submarine to bump the sa."IXRNE",
I have the honour to be, sir,
Your obedient Servant,
The Commander (5) IV.
H..S."AMBROSE".
(SGD) F. J.C.Halahan
Lieutenant R.F.