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ships of war which have been superseded by ships of a

different build more suited to modern development of Naval and Artillery science

lender this view I submit

for consideration the value

that one or two such ships would prove, if obtained either by purchase or gift, by the

Dominion Government.

They could be used either as block ships armed with

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moderately heavy guns, for coast or harbour defence. The Atlantic or Pacific Coasts or on both, or they might be applied to the purpose of training Naval Volunteers, or

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Reference:-

CO 537/213

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