An item dated Paris, France 4th reported that according to an official announcement the French submarine Turquoise was sunk by gunfire in the sea of Marmora and that her crew of 2 officers and 24 sailors became prisoners of war.(1)
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1. Designed by Gabriel-Marie-Emile Maugus. Hull number Q 046. Ordered on 24 November 1903, laid down at Toulon, France on 24 November 1903, launched on 8 March 1908, commissioned on 10 December 1910, stranded and captured by Turkish forces on 30 October 1915, renamed Mustadieh Ombashi, returned to France on 11 December 1919 and finally sold at Toulon to on 14 April 1920. Diving depth 40 metres/ Speed 11,50 (surfaced)-9,2 ( submerged) knots. Tonnage 392 (surfaced)-425 9submerged) tons and as dimensions 44,90 x 3,90 x 3,76 metres.
