Painting Men-of-War.
The question of painting the men-of-war and torpedo boats of the navy, which has been a subject of serious discussion among naval experts, has recently tejSn^spivgfl^in France. The great desideratum was to find a paint that would, most effectually deceive the .wntchftillnees of the of the enemy. it has now been decided that r .all vessels, actively engaged in % naval combat, are best protected and rendered least conspicuous by a coat; 'of yellowish- brown paint, put not only on the hull but on every part of the ship, chat is exposed to view, from thii deck of anyone of the vessels engaged. : ' '' :1 . :
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Manawatu Herald, 30 December 1893, Page 2
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105Painting Men-of-War. Manawatu Herald, 30 December 1893, Page 2
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