Popular Motor Ships.
CONTINUED PROGRESS IN WOR 1.1) 'SHIPBUILDING United Press As.-.n. by Kl. Tel Copyright (Australian Press Association.; (Received April 18. 8.5 p.m.) ■ LONDON. April 18. Tit,, striking progress of the inoto*ship is re-emphasised by Lloydquarterly returns fit tonnage huildia-.; throughout the world. At present there, are 1.490.090 tons .compared with 1.390.000 steam tonnage. Notwithstanding the number of -team ers under construction, a total oi 309. motor-ships comprise 275. Of the total. tonnage. 2,893,(300 tons: at present. being constructed. British, yards are building !.441.000 Km-:, a reduction ol 139,000 compared with the previous quarter.
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Gisborne Times, Volume LXVII, Issue 10565, 19 April 1928, Page 5
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