File No. 841.857/462
The Consul at Hull ( Hathaway) to the Secretary of State
[Received 8.15 p.m.]
British steamer Cannizaro, to Hull, general cargo, torpedoed without warning March 28, 10 a.m., 150 miles southwest Scilly Islands, latitude 49° N., longitude 10° W. All rescued uninjured. American fireman, William Samuel Jones of San Francisco, in crew; no passengers. Wake of torpedo seen after explosion. Submarine appeared 20 minutes later, believed German from build. No vessels in sight until Ilvington Court, 5 p.m., which rescued crew 7 p.m. and landed Falmouth next day. No measures safety crew. Cannizaro carried one gun, but no chance resistance or escape. Weather hazy with occasional rain, moderate wind, sea choppy all day. Ship sunk by gunfire after crew left.