THE MINE-SWEEPERS
(United Press Association) ? WELLINGTON, -Tone 20. The mine-sweepers Geranium, Marguerite, and' Mallow, now in port, somewhat resemble destroycis, having a. high forecastle head, 'two .stump 1 luiiuels amidships, and a Hush dock aft. _ 1 hey are of a special type, designed^ami built for work during the period of the war, and aro manned by naval ratings. d-he vessels are of 1200 'tons .register, with engines developing 2000 horsepower, and arc capable of steaming 17 knots an. hour.
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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LIII, Issue 140, 21 June 1919, Page 5
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79THE MINE-SWEEPERS Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LIII, Issue 140, 21 June 1919, Page 5
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