SIXTEEN-INCH GUNS.
The 16iu. gun Ims definitely taken its place in the world’s fleets, and will make its first appearance, iis did the 14in., in the navies of! Japan and the United Slates. The newest Japanese batlleship will, it is said, mount a dozen of these weapons, while the Xew York Army and Xavy Journal gives only eight as the equipment of the vessels provided for under the now United States programme. Should the latter tie correct, the ships will provide a very striking contrast with the French vessels of the Tonrville class, which, according to plans published before the war, will have 16 13.4 in. in quadruple turrets, their displacement being rather Jess than that of Hie American ships.
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Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 1637, 14 November 1916, Page 4
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120SIXTEEN-INCH GUNS. Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 1637, 14 November 1916, Page 4
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