Britain Described as "Magnificent" Craft Halifax, Sept. 8.
The 50 over-age destroyers obtained from the United States in return for naval and air bases in British territories in the Western Hemisphere will be used in an intensive drive against German submarines, r Admiral Steward Bonham-Car-
Commander of British north Atlantic operations, revealed here yesterday.
He said he did not know when tha!
auster of the destroyers would take place, but said it would be done without ceremony. British captains Will board the ships and take over command of them in American ports and their flags will be changed, he said.
"The hips will be used almost exclusivel, to hunt submarines," he declared.
Navy is short shortness, They are magnificent ships and in perfect condition. They are equal to our VNW's and to any ships we are getting"
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