SINGAPORE GRAVING DOCK NEARLY FINISHED
(Received 10 a.m.) LONDON. November 28. * The “Observer” says the Singapore graving dock at the Naval Base will be completed on November 30, after which it will become a fully equipped part of the British defence works in the Far East. The floating dock —the world’s third biggest— which is moored off the naval base, has deteriorated in the humid climate and, therefore, the graving dock will be all the more valuable. The graving dock is 1000 feet long arid 130 feet wide and can accommodate two battleships. The naval base is not finished because the shore quarters of the crews of warships are not built and other works are contemplated, but the base is ready for active service if needed. ;y Oil fuel to the extent of 1.250,000
tons is stored. £ This is sufficient for six months’ supply to the China station. The total cost of the base is £20,000,000.
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Northern Advocate, 29 November 1937, Page 8
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