Liverpool, Feb. 2
Plans for building a Cunard liner! over 65,000 tons and 3,000 feet long have reached an advanced stage and an announcement that work will be begun is expected in the spring.
For some time it was apparent that the Cunard Line intended to build at least one vessel to challenge the Bremen.
Definite information of.tho exact speed of the new vessel has not yet been obtained, but the designer says it will be the fastest and largest liner in the world. She will be propelled by steam. There is a ibility that the company may I assistance from the Government.
It is belie sd" that the cost of new liner wil ter. be in the region of jess through Reu-
"R. Ocean Greyhound London, Mar. 1.
28 Britain's new giant liner, Empress of Britain, built for' the Canadian Pacific Ca., wil) be Javnched on the Clyde. Tt is stated she will prove a formidable rival of the German liner Bremer In any case, she will set up a new Avantie speed record, for the Journey from - Southampton to Goebee. wil be ride in. five days When-the ship is put into service gerly next year, Canada willie brought a day and a half nearer this "country.. With a tonnage of 45,000, the liner will be 20,000 tons larger than any ship now making Journey on the St. Lawrence iver—Wirelees through "Reuter.
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