H.M. cruiser Crescent has established what is described as a world's record with the 9.2-inch gun, making seven hits out of nine rounds in six minutes. Her tiring with the 6in was also excellent. 10 hits being made in the same number of rounds.
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New Zealand Herald, Volume XLIII, Issue 13148, 10 April 1906, Page 6
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