THE SHIPPING SITUATION.

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THE SHIPPING SITUATION.

SUMMED UP-BY OTTJXPBKT:. Received 10.50 a.m. LOND(TN, July 25. Mr. Archibald Hurd, the naval expert, writes. Although losses by submarines continue to decrease sinkings still greatly exceed the output of theshipyards, due mainly to the shortage of labour. The net reduction of fotinage during the war period must now be four million tons. The general" maritime situation, though far Abetter than a- year ago, is still far from' satisfactory. Our seamen are fighting piracy more successfully, the Americans are speeding up ship construe., tion, and a number* (neutral ships obtained by the Allies, ffeut the situation is anxious in view of the war and after the warposition. .. ; *. :

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Taihape Daily Times, 26 July 1918, Page 4

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110