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1915.
at considerable distances), that a submarine was approaching & had broken through the outer defence. This meant that the enemy had an open way to the Forth Bridge, where, if he blew up the net defence, he could come right in the midst of us. The forts saw the submarine later & fired on it, apparently with no result, because the submarine at once dived. Special patrols on the net defence at the Bridge were quickly organised. The situation was critical, & our departure was delayed, in consequence of this newly arrived danger. Unfortunately, all our destroyers had gone to sea during the afternoon, and we were, therefore, deprived of their valuable services. To add to our difficulty in dealing with the situation, the night was very rough, windy & dark, the sea running exceedingly high. However, morning arrived & there was no sign of the submarine, and in the meantime, the trouble in the North Sea had subsided, so everything fell back into its place & quietness reigned again. We were not long to be left in our security, for the following night our enemy submarine reappeared near the Bridge.
Apri. 4.
Extensive sweeping operations were begun, & explosive charges were used in an effort to make the submarine come to the surface. In spite of all these efforts he could not be located.
April 5.
The following night, the entrance