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.]
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Taranaki Herald, Volume LX, Issue 143766, 15 April 1912, Page 3
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74BRITISH CRUISERS. Taranaki Herald, Volume LX, Issue 143766, 15 April 1912, Page 3
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