“HOODOO” SHIP
AIRCRAFT CARRIER FURIOUS SERIES OF MISHAPS Press Association— By Telegraph—Copyright LONDON, June 19. (Received June 20, at 10 a.m.) The aircraft carrier Furious is regarded as a “ hoodoo ” ship owing to the various mishaps which have prevented her leaving Devonport after refitting. When the water pipe in the steering gear burst the Admiralty denied sabotage, and added that such a defect often occurs after repairs.
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Evening Star, Issue 22988, 20 June 1938, Page 9
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67“HOODOO” SHIP Evening Star, Issue 22988, 20 June 1938, Page 9
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