Naval Activity Among the Great Powers
‘THE year 1911 promises to be a record one for naval activity among the great powers; no fewer than thirty-six dreadnaughts are expected to be launched during the year, an average of one ship every ten days. At present only thirty-eight of the dreadnaught type are in the water, completing and completed, and this is the result of more than five years’ work. In one year alone, from now till December 31 next, this number will thus be almost doubled. Of the vessels to be launched this year, eleven will be British. Next to Britain comes Germany, with seven ships, this number including three which should, according to the original plan, have been launched in 1910.