THE BALTIC FLEET'S MOVEMENTS.
SEVEN MILES OPE SINGAPORE,
By Telograph—Press Association—Copyright Received 9.30 p.m., April 10. London, April 10. The Baltic fleet was four abreast, looking magoificent, but foul. They steamed past Singapore, seven miles out,disappearing at five in the afternoon. All were burning soft coal and the smoke was visible for miles. They were steaming .at a speed of eight knots. A large cruiser and three converted cruisers formed the van. Then came cruisers, battleships and colliers, the latter chiefly in the centre. All showed sigOß of travel. A foot of seaweed was visible on the waterline. The decks of the battleships were laden with coal. The colliers and converted liners looked light. The Russian consul handed despatches, which informed the Vice-Admiral of the first news of the Mukden disaster. The fleet was not stopped. No one was allowed aboard. • No news was vouchsafed. The crews manned the guns, but since the vessels had not entered into territorial waters they were not saluted.
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Gisborne Times, Volume XVIII, Issue 1427, 11 April 1905, Page 2
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164THE BALTIC FLEET'S MOVEMENTS. Gisborne Times, Volume XVIII, Issue 1427, 11 April 1905, Page 2
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