The British Navy.
«. 108 VESSELS BEING BUILT. (Per Press Association.) Liondon, March 8. The British navy estimates have been submitted to the House of Commons. The total amount required for the year is £21,838,000. The number of men is to be increased by 6,300, and a sum of seven millions will be expended in the construction of new warships, comprising four line of battle ships, three cruisers, and two torpedo-boat destroyers. The formation of a trained reserve force will be commenced. At present there are 108 vessels of all classes in course of construction.
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Feilding Star, Volume XVIII, Issue 206, 4 March 1897, Page 2
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94The British Navy. Feilding Star, Volume XVIII, Issue 206, 4 March 1897, Page 2
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