CO129-211 - Governor Sir Bowen - 1883 [8-9] — Page 416

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formidable

a nature at.

would be the case in a war

between Great Britain and any European power. As the launches will be manned principally by the Water Police, the latter would only be performing their legitimate duties. The men would not require to be relieved frequently

as there is sleeping accommodation on board all the launches, and they would be no worse off than the crews of men-of-war who have to be at times away boat cruising for weeks.

The chief point is as to the armament the launches should carry. On a careful examination, the tabular form in the appendix will show the armament and Crew we recommend for each launch in time of War and during Peace. The launches will require to be strengthened and fitted to carry the proposed guns.

The force when complete will consist of 8 launches, in the aggregate 118 tons, carrying 2, 7 Pounder M.L.R.M. boat guns; and 6 Nordenfeldt Machine guns; with in time of war, a Crew |

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formidable a nature at. would be the case in a war between Great Britain and any European power. As the launches will be manned principally by the Water Police, the latter would only be performing their legitimate duties. The men would not require to be relieved frequently as there is sleeping accommodation on board all the launches, and they would be no worse off than the crews of men-of-war who have to be at times away boat cruising for weeks. The chief point is as to the armament the launches should carry. On a careful examination, the tabular form in the appendix will show the armament and Crew we recommend for each launch in time of War and during Peace. The launches will require to be strengthened and fitted to carry the proposed guns. The force when complete will consist of 8 launches, in the aggregate 118 tons, carrying 2, 7 Pounder M.L.R.M. boat guns; and 6 Nordenfeldt Machine guns; with in time of war, a Crew |
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formidable a nature at. would be the case in a war between Great Britain and any European power. As the launches will be manned principally by the Water Police, the latter would only be performing their legitimate duties. The men would not require to be relieved frequently ave there is sleeping accommodation on board all the launches, and they would worse off than the crews be of no worse men. -of- - war who have to be at times, away boat cruising for weeks. The chived point is as to the 410 the armament the launches should carry. On a careful examination, the tabular form in the appendix will shew the armament and Crew we recommend for each launch in time of War and during Peace. The launches will require to be strengthened and fitted to carry the proposed guns. of The force when complete will consist of 8 launches, in the aggregate 118 tons, carrying 2, 7 PM. R.M.I.. boat guns; and 6 Nordenfeldt Machine guns; with in time of war, a Crew |
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formidable

a nature at.

would be the case in a war

between Great Britain and any European power. As the launches will be manned principally by the Water Police, the latter would only be performing their legitimate duties. The men would not require to be relieved frequently

ave

there is sleeping

accommodation on board all

the launches, and they would worse off than the crews

be

of

no worse

men.

-of-

- war who have to be

at times, away boat cruising for weeks.

The chived point is as to the

410

the armament the launches

should carry. On a careful

examination, the tabular form in the appendix will

shew the armament and Crew we recommend for each launch in time of War and during Peace. The launches will require to be strengthened and fitted to carry the proposed

guns.

of

The force when complete will consist of 8 launches, in the aggregate 118 tons, carrying 2, 7 PM. R.M.I.. boat guns; and 6 Nordenfeldt Machine guns; with in time of war, a

Crew |

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