PACIFIC MAIL SERVICE
NEW LINERS BUILDING. (United Prsss Association—By Eloetrla Telegraph—Copyright.) (Received February 27, 10.30 p.m.) SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 26. It is learned that specifications for two new Marson liners to ply between San Francisco and Sydney have been issued. Bids for construction will be received by the company on March 15. The vessels will be 627 ft. long with a beitm of 79ft. They will be fitted with turbines and the cost is estimated at 5,000,000 dollars each.
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Timaru Herald, Volume CXXV, Issue 18201, 28 February 1929, Page 9
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79PACIFIC MAIL SERVICE Timaru Herald, Volume CXXV, Issue 18201, 28 February 1929, Page 9
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