Naval Sham Fight at Portsmouth.
U'N'. Jul. 23. A grand naval review tool; ics at Hpit hog I today before tii r Maje :y the Queen. The fleet comprised 2* anuoui d vessels !' noar moored ships. 6 torpedo cruisers, 3s torpedo bra's 3S un-boats 12 imopships, '■ traimnv brigs—maimed ,iy upwards of 2»,000 men. HB H the Prince oI Wales, Prince Oforat of Wales, tbe Crown Prince a id Princess rt Germany, and other Royalties, a larae nutn ber i ' V're and members of the House of Commons, and members of the Diplomath Body were present. The Queen, in the Royal yacht, passed between the lines amid a general Roys! salute. The flat? officers and commanders of the various ships were afterward presented to her Majesty on board the yacht. The weather was splendid, and the review a perfect success. The proceedings wen witnessed by thousands of spectators. At night tbs whole fleet was splendidly illn>
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Wairarapa Standard, Volume XX, Issue 2097, 27 July 1887, Page 3
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155Naval Sham Fight at Portsmouth. Wairarapa Standard, Volume XX, Issue 2097, 27 July 1887, Page 3
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