BRITISH REARMAMENT
TWO NEW CRUISERS. Superior Volume of Gunfire. Press Association— Copyright. . Received 10.10 a.m. London, March 18. The new cruisers Southampton and Newcastle, which have Just been commissioned for service with the Home Fleet, are capable of a greater volume rf lire than any British cruiser. Twelve six-inch guns are mounted an four triple turrets. Each turret iischarges 30 rounds a minute. The high angle of elevation will enable their use against aircraft in cer:ain circumstances.
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Taranaki Central Press, Volume IV, Issue 387, 19 March 1937, Page 5
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77BRITISH REARMAMENT Taranaki Central Press, Volume IV, Issue 387, 19 March 1937, Page 5
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