THE RIVER CLYDE.

Marlborough Express, Volume LIII, Issue 273, 20 November 1919, Page 5

THE RIVER CLYDE.

:i'ROPOSALi .TO .BREAK HER UP

PROTESTS FROM IRELAND.

[Press Association.] (United Service.) (Received. Nov. -20, 8.45 a.m.) .LONDON, Nov. 19

"»There are i&any pa-otest-s from Ireland against the proposal to break ajp and. sell ±3ie River Clyde, which was beached at, Gallipoli. It is suggested that tfae vessel should be sent to Dublin as. a.memorial of the particjpationcof ..the trash in the Gallipoli landing.

The Admiralty - replies that any attempt to brisag the ship .homewards will probably result in her foundering. It williibe better to convert her into cash.

j Moreover, .said a com- |; zander;, ttee Aiizacs i might . dispute .Ireland's claim.