245 Lost At Smyrna, Rescuers Blown Up.

New York Times 100 years ago today, May 26, 1913:
Crews of Two Boats, Picking Up the Nevada's Victims, Destroyed by Another Mine.
CONSUL GOES TO THE SCENE
This Government May Protest to Turkey Against a Violation of the Hague Convention.
By Marconi Transatlantic Wireless Telegraph to The New York Times.
    LONDON, Monday, May 26.— The Daily Mail's Smyrna correspondent says it is feared that 245 persons perished when the steamship Nevada was blown up on striking a Turkish mine Saturday morning. Among the passengers were several English and French.
    The steamer Esterel sent two boats to the assistance of the passengers, but the rescuers struck another mine and perished.
    Most of those saved owe their lives to the prompt assistance rendered by the crew of the French cruiser Bruix. Some naked bodies have been taken from the water.
    The American Consul has gone to the scene of the disaster to organize relief.

    SMYRNA, May 25.— Shipping is completely paralyzed in these waters on account of the recent accidents due to mines. The companies have warned incoming steamers to remain away, and outward-bound vessels are afraid to leave port.