We could see that the vessel was sinking, and the lifeboats
and other boats were hastening to the rescue.
"The vessel then gradually disappeared, bow first, and after about
fifteen minutes not a sign of her remained."
*Lieut. Weddigen's Own Story*
*By Herbert B. Swope.*
[Copyright, 1914, by The Press Publishing Company (The New York World).]
BERLIN, Sept. 30.--Through the kindness of the German Admiralty I am
able to tell exclusively the story of Capt. Lieut. Otto Weddigen,
commander of the now world famous submarine U-9, whose feat in
destroying three English cruisers has lifted the German Navy to a lofty
place in sea history.
There is an inviolable rule in the German Army and Navy prohibiting
officers from talking of their exploits, but because of the special
nature of Weddigen's exploit an exception was made, and through the good
offices of Count von Oppersdorf The World was granted the right of first
telling Weddigen's remarkable story.
It must be borne in mind that Lieut. Weddigen's account has been
officially announced and verified by German Navy Headquarters. That will
explain why certain details must be omitted, since they are of
importance if further submarine excursions are undertaken against the
British fleet.
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