ON THE SEA.
DARKENING THE SHIM. ADMIRALTY'S ORDERS. LONDON, March 9. The Admiralty attaches vital importance to the darkening of ships as explained by Sir Eric Geddes. Da a statement it desires that the fullest possible publicity be given thereto by placarding or otherwise, and that the protctive measures prescribed be immediately and implicitly carried out. PROTECTION FROM U-BOATS. COMPLETE DARKNESS ESSENTIAL. Received 11.30. LONDON, March 10. Sir Eric Geddes, in a statement regarding the darkening of ships, says that the enemy was often assisted by insufficient precautions as regardslights on ships. Absolutely complete darkness was essential for their protection.
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Taihape Daily Times, 11 March 1918, Page 4
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100ON THE SEA. Taihape Daily Times, 11 March 1918, Page 4
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