London vid Bombay, Jan. 17.
The keels of the two super-Dreadnoughts to be named King, George V and Centurion are to be laid down at Portsmouth and Devonport respectively to-day.—Reuter.
London, Jan. 18.
Vice-Admiral Sir Francis Bridge-bridgeman, K.C.V.0., K.C.D, has been appointed to the Command] Rout of the Home Fleet, replacing Vice-Admiral Sir William May, ¢.c.v.0., x.0.B, Vice-Admiral Prince Louis Alexander of Battenberg will take command of the Third and Fourth ions of the Home Fleet, replacing Vice-Admiral Sir George Noville—Exclusive Service.
The distinguished officers who are Telinquisbiog their commands are respectively sixty-two and sixty-one year old.—Ep.
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