THE RESERVE FLEET
REVIEW BY THE KING
(British Official AA'ireless.)
RUGBY, August 1
The full programme for the King's review of the Reserve Fleet of 133 ships in Weymouth Bay on August 9 is announced. The King is due at Weymouth shortly before 10 a.m. At 10.25 a.m., accompanied by Vice-Ad-miral Sir Max Horton, commanding the Reserve. Fleet, he will embark in the Royal barge and visit the aircraftcarrier Courageous, the flagship Effingham, the cruiser Cardiff, the destroyer Exmouth, and, if time permits, another ship before luncheon.
On board the Courageous, naval officers Avill be presented to his Majesty, who Avill also inspect 1500 reservists. The King Avill again embark in the Royal barge at 3 p.m. to inspect the long lines of ships. The Admiralty Board Avill follow the Royal barge.
The ships of the Reserve Fleet will begin to disperse in the evening preparatory to exercising till the end of September.
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Evening Post, Volume CXXVIII, Issue 29, 3 August 1939, Page 9
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