Submarines Sail On Long Voyage to Australia
By Cable. —Press Association. — Copyright. Reed. 9 a.m. LONDON, Wed. Under an angry sky, in rainstorms and with a rough and stormy sea, the two new O-class submarines for the Australian Navy, the' Otway and Oxley, steamed out of Portsmouth Harbour amid the heartiest farewells of the officers and men of the submarine depot, who were lining the shore. Three cheers were given as each submarine passed, the submarine crews reciprocating. The naval 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 voyage. The officers of the depot gave a farewell dinner to the officers of the submarines. Numerous farewell messages were received, including one from the commander-in-chief.—A. and N.Z.
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Sun (Auckland), Volume I, Issue 274, 9 February 1928, Page 1
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