SHIPPING IN PACIFIC.
TWO NEW LINERS PLANNED. AT* 'COST OF £3,000,000. NEW ZEALAND TO CONTRIBUTE. United Press Assn.—Elec. Tel. Copyright (Received August 6, 3.15 p.m.) LONDON, August *5. The Daily Telegraph understands that orders are being placed early in September with British firms for twin 22,000-ton ships, capable of a speed of 20 knots, for the Pacific service. The total cost, approximately £3,000,000, will be covered by a loan, of which the British Government will subscribe half, the balance being jointly contributed by Canada, Australia and New Zealand;. The liners will be definitely superior in size and speed to American vessels.
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Waikato Times, Volume 121, Issue 20265, 6 August 1937, Page 8
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101SHIPPING IN PACIFIC. Waikato Times, Volume 121, Issue 20265, 6 August 1937, Page 8
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