THE CANADIAN NAVY.
GRAVING DOCKS. A SERIOUS HITCH. By Oable.—Press Association.—CopyrigM „„ „. London, October & Jhe Times Ottawa correspondent reports that rather a serious hitch has arisen in reference to the graving dOcU. The Admiralty urge the construction of larger docks on both seaboards as mate issential from an Imperial standpoint Ihnn the creation of a local fleet. Tie Esqnimault dock is considered to be too much exposed, and a safer and lamer dock in British Columbia is said to be necessary. Similarly, the one at Halifax is considered to be too small for Dreadnoughts.
Ihe question whether vessels will b« built in Canada is exciting discussion. I lug would greatly enhance the but ninny leaders of public opinion hold that the money must be spent in Cnnada if the naval scheme i, to be made ESTABLISHING "SHIPBUILDING YARDS. Received 10, 5.5 p.m. ~ , London, October 10. Messrs Harland and Wolffe, of Belfast, contemplate establishing shipbuildnig yank in Canada. '
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Taranaki Daily News, Volume LII, Issue 211, 11 October 1909, Page 2
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156THE CANADIAN NAVY. Taranaki Daily News, Volume LII, Issue 211, 11 October 1909, Page 2
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