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Last week, according to the Admiralty return, we lost by

mine or submarine attack thirteen large merchantmen over 1,600 tone one smaller vessel, and three fishing-boats. In the preceding week twenty large and three small vessels were lost. In only one week since the enemy began his intensive campaign have our losses been as small as they were last week. Still, the submarine menace is ever present, and our defensive measures, though greatly improved, do not suffice to eradicate it.

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