BRITISH FLEET
THRU NEW ( KI ISEKS TO BE ADDED THIS WEEK Received July IS, 10.30 p.m. RUGBY, July 17. Three new cruiser, will be launched this week. They arc Nigeria, of 8000 tons with twelve 6-inch guns and 4inch anti-aircraft guns: Dido, of 5450 tons and carrying ten 5.25-inch guns, and Mauritius, a sistership to the Nigeria. It is understood that H.M.S. Rami I lies, at present with the first battle squadron of the Mediterranean Fleet, is to be temporarily attached to the Home Fleet for exercises in August. Ramillies will arrive at Spithead on Thursday.
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Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 83, Issue 168, 19 July 1939, Page 7
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96BRITISH FLEET Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 83, Issue 168, 19 July 1939, Page 7
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