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Show SIMS SUBMARINE OFF FRENCH COAST AN ATLANTIC PORT, Sept. 30. Tho sinking of a large German submarine subma-rine in a battle with a British freight steamship was reported on the arrival of tho steamship hero today. The battle bat-tle occurred 150 miles off the coast of j France, eight days ago. Two shots brought tho first warning of tho presence of tho submarine, which was then perceived in' tho dim light o early morning lying awash to starboard. Tho naval gun crew on the steamer immediately returned the fire. The U-boat's gunnery was poor, most of her shots going far over the steamship. After twenty minutes of firing the British gunners scored a hit, but apparently the damage was not serious, se-rious, as tho submarine continued in action. Tho aim of her guns Improved as tho battle progressed. Finally a shot rom tho British vessel struck tho mark fairly and the U-boat disappeared. disappear-ed. Officers of the freighter said the submarine sub-marine was one of tho latest type and that her guns were of largo caliber. Her designating number was hidden from view. |