The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-05-19
CHANGE MARINE ROUTES
British Admiralty Issues New NO
tice to shipping.

WARRINGTON, May 1s.-The British
Admiralty has modified Its regulations
governing the movement OF shipping In
English waters. according to a cable
despatch received at the state Depart
nent to-day from the American Consul
General at London. Thc new regula-
tions. which supersede those issued on
November 80. direct that a more cir
cuitous route be followed in approaching
English waters. Specific directions are
given to govern vessels after they reach
English waters. The mine fields are
designated In the instructions issued by
the Admiralty. II masters are strongly
urged to obtain n copy OF these instruc-
tions before sailing. The despatch re-
ceived from the Consult General. out
lining In brief the new Admiralty regu-
l%ations. follows:
Admiralty cancels notice on naviga-
ton North Sea. dated November 80.
1914. Masters are strongly urged to OBJ
tain latest notices before sailing from
British ports. Lights may be extin-
guished and other changes mad withou:
previous warnings. In addition to the
mine fields In the Firth OF Forth. Moray
Firth and scapa Flow. the following
are the principal mined areas as far as
known:
"ta) on Tyne.
"tb) on Marlborough Head.
"tc) on Southwold. southern limit 81
degrees 81 minutes ". l..
British mine fields between latitude
81 degrees IL minutes ". and latitude
81 degrees 40 minutes N. and between
longitude 1 degree "a mute L. and
longitude . degrees T..
Al vessels entering North Sea from
I~naltaA " .,,.t -,. .--. 49,
light vessels on Folkestone. proceed to
the Downs. keeping inshore imaginary
line Joining southernmost of the two
light vessels to the South Goodwin Light
vessel. Further instructions in the
Downs.
Vessels proceeding up or down east
coast should keep within three miles
OF coast, when consistent with safe navi-
CATION. Vessels from east coast ports
to hanne and French ports should
proceed to the Downs. keeping within
three miles OF coast and follow Admi-
rally notice To mariners 239. At the
Downs further instructions will be OBJ
tanned.
Vessels from east coast ports to
Dutch ports should keep within three
miles Of coast. leaving English coast
between the parallels 81 degrees 40 min
utes north and 81 degrees "a mir
utes north. proceeding between these
parallels as far az longitude 3 degrees
east. shaping curse thence to destina-
ton his route passes between British
and German mine fields. and vessels
proceed at their W risk. Vessels from
the coas. to Scandinavian ports should
keep within three miles OF the coast
and proceed accordin x TO Admiralty
notice a39 as far as Farm Island tprob-
ably Farne island. then steer for
Lindesnass. and thence to destination.
keeping IN territorial waters. Route
from 81. Abbs Head 10 S~tavanger nay
be used as alternative.
British and allied vessels wishing to
use north-about route should apply TO
customs, and neutral vessels must apply
for permission, through their foreigr
representatives. n failing such permls-
sion proceed south-about.
Sailing vessels from Atlantic TO
Scandinavian ports pass westward OF
Ireland and st. kilda. thence Farce
Islands 70 destination. passing north
ward by MT miles of Shetland Islands