Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-08-04
Is in Midoccan as British
Ships Remain on Patrol
at Capes.
SUB PASSES WITHIN
100 YARDS OF SHIP
Liner Captain Who Di-
rectcd Departure Says
Bremen Will Arrive.

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cruisers patrolling the entrance
to Hampton Roads to prevent the de-
parture of the German submarine
merchantman Deutschland stll were
in position within sight of shore dur
ing today and there was nothing to
indicate that they were aware Of the
passage of the Deutschland through
the capcs last night. Marine Men
here believed the submersible had en-
tirely eluded the war vessels and was
safely on her way across the Atlantic
on her return voyage to Germany.
Captain HinsCh Of the war bound
German liner Neckar, who, on board
the tug Thomas #. Timmins, directed
the departure Of the Deutschland said
today that the underwater freiEhter
passed unobserVed within one hun
dred yards of "A United States destroy
er on neutrality duty about "A mile off
the capcs. He also disclosed that the
submarine submerged twice on her
way down the bay to test her en-
gines.
When we came to a stop at point
in the bay which | shall not disclose,
because we probably shall have to
use the place again. said Captain
Hinsch. the pilot aboard the sub
marine was taken off to the Tim
minis. 1t was then about o'clock
in the morning. The submarine was
submerged, so that her machinery
and pumps could be tested and the
cargo trimmed should that be neces-
sary. She went down in a deep hole
in the bay to a depth of 1856 feet re-
naming there for some time.
Everything Is o. X.
When she came to the surface
again, Captain Koenig came through
the coming tower and said that ev-
erything was working perfectly. We
started off down the bay. and when
no traffic was in sight the Deutsch-
land took another dive while run
ing She went down until only four
inches of her periscope was showing
above the water. Then | dropped be-
hind to see at what distance the wake
of the Deutschland or the foam crest
of the periscope could be seen. At
400 yards with glasses | could not see
thing.
"The tests having proved that the
Deutschland was in perfect condition
we went into "A place to hide for
while. We were well hidden, too.
Anyone would have had great diff
Guilty in finding us. In the afternoon
we started for the capes and you
know how the better part of the trip
was made. The destroyer was passed
in the dark. AS soon as the men on
the bridge sighted the lights of the
Timmins they watched us closely and
looked all around for the submarine,
which passed them at distance OF
only a hundred yards. At the time
the submarine was submerged until
her decks were awash.
Cleared Capcs.
Later, when | reported to the de-
stroyer that the Deutschland had
cleared the Capes and was on her way
to sea the officers aboard seemed
most surprised. They had not oh
served her at all. SO you see that the
British and French cruisers off shore
hadn't the slightest chance of find
ing the Deutschland"
Captain Hinsch added that after
the officers and members of the crew
had given three cheers for America,
he heard Captain Koenig give the
order diving stations" At that time
the vessels were about n mile off the
capes. The submarine increased her
speed and the men aboard the Tim
Minis, which had stopped, watched
her as she sped for the open sea. A
mile away all her lights suddenly dis
appeared. Captain Hinsch said he
knew the vessel submerged at that
time, when "A mile inside the three
mile limit.
He added it would be unwise for
him to disclose whether the vessel
went up or down the coast before
striking out to sea, or whether she
steered an easterly course straight
out.
Bremen viii Arrive.
Captain Hnsch returned to Ralti-
more tonight leaving the Timmins in
Norfolk with instructions to pick up
"A tow for Baltimore if one could be
secured within a day or two. If no
tow is available. the tug. he said, will
go back to Baltimore anyhow.
In response to questions regarding
the prospects of the Bremen. sister
ship to the Deutschland, arriving in
American waters. Captain Hnsch
said
you can depend upon it, that II
the Bremen was coming in the near
future. | would not be returning to
Baltimore and neither would the Tim
Minis"
lie declined to say when the l}rcin-
en- was expected.
Fire L. Threatening.