CO129-515-1 Piracy- legal proceedings arising from sinking of S.S. 'IRENE' 18-1-1929 - 6-9-1929 — Page 92

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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.