BRITISH CRUISERS.

Taranaki Herald, Volume LX, Issue 143766, 15 April 1912, Page 3

BRITISH CRUISERS.

TO PATROL TRADE ROUTES

By Electric Telegraph.—Copyrightdeceived April 15, 8.0 a.m.) LONDON, April 14. A cruiser squadron will bo formed at midsummmcr, consisting of the Cornwall, Cumberland, and four others, to patrol the trade routes and show tho flag in various parts of the world.

[Tlie Cornwall and Cumberland were both completed in 1904. They are vessels of 9300 tons, and have a speed of 235 knots. They carry fourteen 6in. guns.]