SUBMARINES SAIL
ON VOYAGE TO AUSTRALIA Loudon, Februarv 8 Under an angry sky, with rainstorms and a rough, stormy sea, the Australian submarines, Otway and Oxlei. steamed out of Portsmouth Harbour amid the heartiest farewells, the officers and men of the Submarine Depot lining the shore. Three cheers were given as each submarine passed, the submarine crews reciprocating, while the depot band played “Auld Lang Syne.” The wives and friends of the crews had been specially invited to the depot to say good-bye. Rear-Admiral Grace last night addressed the crews, wishing them a good vovage. The officers of the depot gave a farewell dinner to the officers. Numerous farewell messages were received, including one from the Commander-in-Chief.
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Dominion, Volume 21, Issue 113, 10 February 1928, Page 9
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117SUBMARINES SAIL Dominion, Volume 21, Issue 113, 10 February 1928, Page 9
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