NEW BATTLESHIPS.
LONDON, February 22
The flood Hope, the most formidable cruiser afloat, the Bacchante, a second-class cruiser, and the Russell, battleship, have been launched. South Australian wines wore used at the christening, with the exception of the Good Hope, for which Cape wine was used.
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Auckland Star, Volume XXXII, Issue 46, 23 February 1901, Page 5
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