British merchant ships sunk during the month ended April 7, 1918, were
fewer than in the preceding month, the weekly official reports showing a
sharp increase followed by an unusually low record, resulting in a
considerably decreased total. The British Admiralty figures were:
Over 1,600 Under 1,600 Fishing
Tons. Tons. Vessels.
Week ended March 17, 1918 11 6 2
Week ended March 24 16 12 1
Week ended March 31 6 7 5
Week ended April 7 4 2 2
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Total for four weeks 37 27 10