London, July 15.
'The British Admiralty' today onnounced the loss of the 1,375-ton destroyer Escort.
"The vessel sank in the western A New Fleet London, July. 14 Britain has put spore than 130 new warships to sen oF ino. construction Since February" 1, 1999) authoritative motion showed todas Toe total tonnage of Brith sca Jones from German Usbeals, mines dnd airplanes is reported to be ut a fraction of, the. warships tonnage which was nearing sompltion at the utbreaie of war Almost complete fleet was under construction early in 1099 a8 0 result vast British naval rearmament Programme which had_ been unter Wray for: more than thee sears 'On Hebruary' 1, 1999, seven pattleships, five alrerait enrtiers 21 eruire 28 destroyers, 25 sloops, leet minesweepers, pai vol" vessels and Motor' torpedo boats: were builtin Britain. Many. of these ships have since entered service.
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