CO129-553-3 Anti-piracy measures 7-3-1935 - 4-11-1935 — Page 103

Page 2 of China No.805/1034 of

15th May, 1935.

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"built with the idea of being pirate proof. The bridge officers' cabins, and /T Office form a citadel which can be completely isolated from 1st Class

accommodation if desired. The 1st, 2nd and 3rd class accommodations are all self contained and are not inter communicating. Guards are seldom carried and would appear to be superfluous as the grilling is so efficient."

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It is abundantly clear that Mr.Swire and his company are living in a glass house.

Signed

.F.Dreyer.

ADMIRAL.