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Show Explosion on Submarine. PORTSMOUTH. England. Oct. 17.-The Crew of fifteen on board the submarine boat No. 4 had a remarkably narrow escape es-cape yesterday. The boat was engaged en-gaged In diving practice off Splthead. and was . submerged, when water leaked through the exhaust pipe and caused an accumulation of gas. A alight explosion followed, demolishing the machinery. The crew, however, managed to raise the vessel, which came up stern first. A Government gunboat nearby went to her assistance and saved all the crew. Th. , submarine was towed In here for repalra |