British Steamer Fired Upon by Russian Torpedo-Boat

Pacific Press Publishing Association · Mountain View, California · Jun 30, 1909

FromSigns of the Times, Vol. 36, No. 25.

British Steamer Fired Upon by Russian Torpedo-Boat

The British Steamer “Woodburn” was fired upon the night of June 17 by a Russian torpedo-boat near the Island of Biorke for approaching too close to the bay on the Finnish coast where Emperor Nicholas and Emperor William met in conference. The projectile from the torpedo-boat pierced a steam-pipe, and one member of the crew of the British vessel was wounded. The incident shows the extreme nervousness for the safety of Emperor Nicholas. After making repairs the “Woodburn” sailed for her home port. The wounded engineer was taken aboard the Russian cruiser “Asia,” where his wounds were dressed.