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The Norwegian Oil Tanker Beuston and Dudley Rose

APRIL 9TH. - TORBAY, DEVON. The Norwegian oil-tanker Beuston and the British steamer Dudley Rose sailing in convoy had been attacked by German aeroplanes, and the tanker had been set on fire. The sea was a mass of flame for 150-500 yards round her. Both vessels sank and the lifeboat carefully examined all wreckage, but found no survivors. - Rewards, £5 18s.