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Editorial
April 30, 1942
Montgomery County Sentinel
Rockville, Gaithersburg, Montgomery County, Maryland
What is this article about?
An editorial recounts a nighttime submarine attack on a U.S. merchant ship off the East Coast, killing 19 of 48 crew members, highlights the dangers faced by merchant seamen amid recent attacks, and urges the nation to recognize their sacrifices equally to military services.
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Merchant Seamen
Hundreds of residents of a small east coast community recently watched in horror as an enemy submarine torpedoed and shelled a medium sized American merchantship, killing nineteen members of her crew of forty-eight and sending the ship to the bottom.
The attack occurred at night and flashes of gunfire were plainly visible from the shore. Meanwhile, the news spread to a nearby city and there was a rush of sightseers to the coast. The Americans who witnessed this assault should have a better understanding of the dangers which confront the men who man our merchant shipping.
The recent wave of submarine attacks along the East coast have caused the death of many sailors. These men have given their lives in the service of their country. They deserve the same recognition that the nation gives its fighting services.
Hundreds of residents of a small east coast community recently watched in horror as an enemy submarine torpedoed and shelled a medium sized American merchantship, killing nineteen members of her crew of forty-eight and sending the ship to the bottom.
The attack occurred at night and flashes of gunfire were plainly visible from the shore. Meanwhile, the news spread to a nearby city and there was a rush of sightseers to the coast. The Americans who witnessed this assault should have a better understanding of the dangers which confront the men who man our merchant shipping.
The recent wave of submarine attacks along the East coast have caused the death of many sailors. These men have given their lives in the service of their country. They deserve the same recognition that the nation gives its fighting services.
What sub-type of article is it?
Military Affairs
War Or Peace
What keywords are associated?
Merchant Seamen
Submarine Attacks
East Coast
War Sacrifices
National Recognition
What entities or persons were involved?
American Merchant Seamen
Enemy Submarine
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Dangers To Merchant Seamen And Call For Recognition
Stance / Tone
Sympathetic And Exhortative
Key Figures
American Merchant Seamen
Enemy Submarine
Key Arguments
Enemy Submarine Attacked And Sank A U.S. Merchant Ship, Killing 19 Crew Members
Witnesses On Shore Saw The Assault, Gaining Understanding Of Seamen's Dangers
Recent East Coast Submarine Attacks Have Killed Many Sailors
Merchant Seamen Sacrifice Their Lives For The Country
They Deserve Equal National Recognition To Fighting Services