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The Cordova Daily Times
Cordova, Alaska
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British warships pursue a believed-armed German raider in the South Atlantic. Captive ships Saint Theodore and Yarrowdale report the raider's actions; Yarrowdale arrives at Cape Verde with crews from eight sunk ships. Allied ships watch suspected merchantmen aiding the raider.
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(By Associated Press)
NEW YORK, Jan. 19. - Eleven British warships are hurrying into the south Atlantic waters seeking the German raider.
It is generally believed that the raider is armed, reports two captive ships, the Saint Theodore and Yarrowdale, which became prey of rovers.
The Yarrowdale is reported as having arrived at Cape Verde island with the crews of eight ships sunk.
The allied warships are watching several merchantmen suspected of plying the raider with information and ammunition.
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South Atlantic
Event Date
Jan. 19
Outcome
eight ships sunk; crews captured and transported on yarrowdale to cape verde island
Event Details
Eleven British warships hurry into south Atlantic waters seeking the German raider, believed armed based on reports from captive ships Saint Theodore and Yarrowdale. Yarrowdale arrived at Cape Verde island with crews of eight sunk ships. Allied warships watch merchantmen suspected of supplying the raider with information and ammunition.