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Foreign News
February 11, 1918
The Alaska Daily Empire
Juneau, Alaska
What is this article about?
Spanish steamer Sebastian torpedoed by German submarine en route to New York, angering Spain; officials likely to protest to Berlin as newspapers demand action on repeated attacks.
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SPAIN ANGRY
OVER SINKING
OF STEAMSHIP
Another Vessel Is Torpedoed by Germans and
Papers Are Demanding Action.
MADRID, Feb. 11. - The Spanish
steamer Sebastian was torpedoed
while en route to New York.
It is believed here in official circles that
a strong protest will be sent to Berlin
by the Spanish government. Newspapers
in discussing the situation assert that
they consider the case serious, and ask
how long is the practice of sending
Spanish shipping to the bottom by
German submarines to be continued
without bringing the matter to a head.
OVER SINKING
OF STEAMSHIP
Another Vessel Is Torpedoed by Germans and
Papers Are Demanding Action.
MADRID, Feb. 11. - The Spanish
steamer Sebastian was torpedoed
while en route to New York.
It is believed here in official circles that
a strong protest will be sent to Berlin
by the Spanish government. Newspapers
in discussing the situation assert that
they consider the case serious, and ask
how long is the practice of sending
Spanish shipping to the bottom by
German submarines to be continued
without bringing the matter to a head.
What sub-type of article is it?
Naval Affairs
Diplomatic
War Report
What keywords are associated?
Spanish Steamer Torpedoed
German Submarine Attack
Protest To Berlin
Madrid Newspapers
Wwi Naval Incident
Where did it happen?
Madrid
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
Madrid
Event Date
Feb. 11
Outcome
steamer torpedoed and likely sunk; strong protest expected to berlin; newspapers demanding action
Event Details
The Spanish steamer Sebastian was torpedoed by a German submarine while en route to New York. Official circles believe the Spanish government will send a strong protest to Berlin. Newspapers discuss the situation as serious and question how long such attacks on Spanish shipping will continue without resolution.