MEDITERRANEAN FLEET.
KING’S TRIBUTE TO EFFICIENCY
(British Official Wireless.) RUGBY, Aug. 25. King George paid a tribute to the efficiency of the Mediterranean Fleet in a telegram to Admiral Sir Ernie Chatfield a.t tho conclusion of the visit to the fleet of the Prince iof Wales and Prince George. His message states: “On the conclusion of the visit of my two sons to the Mediterranean Fleet, I wish to express my warmest appreciation of all your kindness to them. I am glad you were able to arrange a visit to so many ships at Corfu, and that on the way to Malta they witnessed normal fleet training at sea. From all I hear, the fleet under your command is in a high state of efficiency, and the tradition not only of the Mediterranean Fleet, but of tho whole service, is worthily maintained.” The Commaoder-in-Chief replied: “With my humble duty I thank Your Majesty for your most gracious message, which is deeply appreciated. That Their Royal Highnesses should have visited the Fleet and also watched its work at sea has given the greatest encouragement to us all. It will be our continuous endeavour to be worthy of the confidence Your Majesty places in us.”
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Manawatu Standard, Volume LII, Issue 229, 27 August 1932, Page 7
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203MEDITERRANEAN FLEET. Manawatu Standard, Volume LII, Issue 229, 27 August 1932, Page 7
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