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Strengthened and composed of picked marine Artillery hiem it would meet the case. 12_ Torpedoes _ The Entrance to the harbour Could undoubtedly be made decure by a series of Submarine munies, buoyant or ground, and it affords admirable facilities for this kind of defence.

A certain number of hemies Could be wimprovised with the Material on board this ship, the moonings for them laid down and the Torpedoes prepared and left ready to be placed at short notice, but it would be hackers to attempt anything of the kind

unless at least one transed

Forpedoist was permanently Itationed here; and Extemporary

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Mines.

Reference:-

PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE

CO 537/199

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