The Archive · 1927

Argus at Hongkong

Hongkong, Mar. 11.

M.S, Dauntless arrived here yesterday evening.

Mar. 12.

H, M, aircraft-carrier Argus ar-ere to-day.—Reuter.

Taranto, Mar, 11

A fleet auxiliary, the Volta, has! left for the Far East with marine units on board.—Reuter.

Assaye as Hospital Ship Hongkong, Mar. 16.

The Kowloon Dock company has been awarded the contract for the conversion of the troopship Assaye into an ambulance and hospital ship.

It is anticipated that by. working double shifts the conversion will occupy about three weeks—Reuter.

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