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Maritime Newspaper Articles - 1915

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From The Acton [MA] Enterprise, 10 February 1915 -

WARSHIP STOPS LINER
Cretic Challenged When She Is Not Very Far From Boston

Boston, Feb. 10.--That British warships are carefully patrolling the trans-Atlantic steamer lines was demonstrated when the White Star liner Cretic was challenged less than 150 miles from Boston.
The Cretic arrived yesterday afternoon. Captain Howarth would not divulge any information concerning the identity of the warship, and the passengers were asleep when it occurred.
The vessel slowed down after being ordered to stop by the warship, but was able to proceed, when her identity was made clear to the patrol.

Contributed by Dennis Ahern

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