Two photographs superimposed give the remarkable comparison in size between H.M.s. Victory, built in 170") (our oldest warship alloat). and 11.M.5. Hercules, completed in 1011 (our largest Dreadnought afloat). The Victory's last light was at Trafalgar'in ISOo. The Hercules may never be used in warfare, although she cost well nigh two millions sterling. The pictures were taken exactly nt the same distance from the camera, so that the comparison in size is substantially accurate. The alarming growth and fabulous cost to the civilised nations of these modem machines for death and destruction is causing many statesmen and able men to weigh the question with grave consideration. It cannot be lost sight of that the expenditure of these vast sums of public money is'primarily benefiting the pockets and making fortunes for tbe-people who build the ships and complete them ready for sen.

Auckland Star, Volume XLII, Issue 137, 10 June 1911, Page 13

Two photographs superimposed give the remarkable comparison in size between H.M.s. Victory, built in 170") (our oldest warship alloat). and 11.M.5. Hercules, completed in 1011 (our largest Dreadnought afloat). The Victory's last light was at Trafalgar'in ISOo. The Hercules may never be used in warfare, although she cost well nigh two millions sterling. The pictures were taken exactly nt the same distance from the camera, so that the comparison in size is substantially accurate. The alarming growth and fabulous cost to the civilised nations of these modem machines for death and destruction is causing many statesmen and able men to weigh the question with grave consideration. It cannot be lost sight of that the expenditure of these vast sums of public money is'primarily benefiting the pockets and making fortunes for tbe-people who build the ships and complete them ready for sen.