An item dated London, England 2nd reported that the famous old British battleship Implacable (1) was saved from breaking up and arrived safely at Falmouth. She was to be berthed in Carrick Roads near St. Just. Sir Owen Seaman (2) especially mentioned an American navy officer who served during the First World War with the Royal British Navy. He gave 25.000 US dollars, part of the 125.000 until then collected mainly thanks to admiral Beatty.
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1. Launched as the French battleship Duguay-Trouin at Rochefort, France on 24 March 1800, captured on 3 November 1905 by the Royal British Navy but despite heavy protests scuttled on 2 December 1949 for budget reasons.
2. Sir Owen Seaman, 1st Baronet (18 September 186102 February 1936), writer, journalist and poet?
3. David Richard Beatty (17 January 1871 Stapeley, Cheshire, England-12 March 1936 London, England). Dismissed in the rank of Admiral of the Fleet. Commanded the 1st Battle cruiser Squadron 1913-1916 and the Grand Fleet 1916-1918 and First Sea Lord 1 November 1919-30 July 1927.
