Facts in “Daily News,” September 14, 1915
The captain of a Norwegian barque mysteriously disappeared, and the vessel arrived in port from the North Sea. The mate, who had been drinking heavily, was seen, with a hammer in his hand, with the captain in a corner, bleeding from wounds about the head.
Facts in “Daily News,” April 8, 1916
A seaman ashore in Glasgow, “wild with drink and passion,” was terribly wounded in a quarrel in a public-house, and died the same night. A youth of 19 was sentenced to five years’ penal servitude.
Records of Edinburgh High Court, Dec. 1916
A barge-loader at West India Docks died from alcohol, and three other men were removed in an ambulance after drinking rum.
Facts in “Daily Chronicle,” May 9, 1916
Orders were given on a steamer for the boats to be swung out in readiness for submarines. The first and second officer, having been drinking, could not do their duty.
Records of Liverpool Marine Board, April 13, 1917
The jury returned a verdict of murder against a youth of 19 who, after drinking one night, went on to his ship and killed the second officer.