SEA WARFARE
SINGAPORE PRECAUTIONS
(United. Press Association—-By Electric Telegraph—Copyright;.
SINGAPORE; December .7
The Singapore Harbour Board reports that, since tlie outbreak of war, over 300,000 tons of shipping has been degaussed, and that nearly 100 oceangoing ships have been defensively armed. The degaussing is increasing, and. equipment for anti-submarine operations is- being manufactured 'by mass production. Many anti-submarine vessels are being constructed. The hoard libs presented two of these to the Admiralty.
SUPPLYING PACIFIC RAIDER? KOBE, December 6. A Norwegian ship, apparently used as a German prison vessel, has sailed after a 12-hours’ stay here. During her stay she took on supplies. It is believed that she might be co-operating with a German commerce raider which has operated in the Southern Pacific.
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Hokitika Guardian, 9 December 1940, Page 6
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