SINGAPORE DEFENCES
Graving Dock Nears Completion (Eeceived 29, 8.45 a.m.l LONDON, Nov. 28. The Observer says the Singapore graving dock at tho naval base will be completed on Tuesday next, after which it will become a fully-equipped part of the British defence works in the Far East. ThO floating doek, tho world 's third biggest, moored off the naval base, has cloteriorated owing to the humid climate, which fact makes the graving doek all the more valuable. The graving dock is 1000ft. long and 130ft. wide and is able to accommodate two battleships. The naval base is not iinished, because the sliore quarters for the crews of the warships have not been built. Other works are contemplated, but the base is ready for active serviee if needed. Oue and a-quarter million tons of oil fuel are already stored, sufficient for six months' supply for the China Station, The total cost of the base will be .120,000,000,. " -
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Hawke's Bay Herald-Tribune, Volume 81, Issue 56, 29 November 1937, Page 5
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