TWO BIG WARSHIPS
TO BE BUILT BY BRITAIN.
THREE OTHERS CONTEMPLATED,
16-INCH GUNS INTENDED.
United Prwss Association—Copyrigfct) (Received This Day, 12.5 p.m.) LONDON, May 31.
The Australian Associated Press understands that during the last six weeks Britain has repeatedly sought a gesture from Tokio that the Japanese will not exceed the 35,000-ton limit for ■battleships. The Japanese, however, have not given the slightest clue regarding their intentions. Consequently the Supplementary Estimate tabled in the House of Commons to-day includes two capital ships whose tonnage will exceed 35,000, with 16-inch guns. It is expected that three similar ships will be laid down later to enable the formation of a complete squadron, in addition to the five 35,000-ton ships with 14-inch guns already under construction.
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Ashburton Guardian, Volume 58, Issue 196, 1 June 1938, Page 5
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