THE BRITISH FLEET.
PUBLIC INSPECTION. By Cable. —Pross'Association.—Copyright LoiUon, July 18. Public inspection, of the licet is permitted (luring Hit! visit of the w... ... . to the Thames. '1... ;isauds of visiiui.. arc .pouring in by Irani.* and. steaiiiw. from all .parts of tlic country. TJIOUSAXDS OF SPECTATORS. ÜBCALLIXG THE CORONATION FES-, TiVITIES. Received 10, 11.0 p.m. London, July II). There were over 100,000 spectators at Southend to see the licet. The street pier was almost impassable. The crowds on the Victoria Embankment to see the submarines and torpedoes recalled the coronation proceedings. Thousands were present who had never seen a battleship. The steamers viewing the fleet were packed with excursionists. Bluejackets acted as guides to the public inspecting the warships. Cutters were used to convey them to and from the shore.
The sailors and marines attended special church parades ashore in the morning. The smaller towns on the riverside are arranging entertainments on a generous scale.
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Taranaki Daily News, Volume LII, Issue 149, 20 July 1909, Page 2
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156THE BRITISH FLEET. Taranaki Daily News, Volume LII, Issue 149, 20 July 1909, Page 2
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