(Untitled), 19 May [1913]
Scope and Contents
Minute by [WSC] on factors affecting port defences, including the increase in the calibre of battleship guns and the thickness of battleship armour, the change in the strategic front from the south coast to the east, and the likelihood of raids from Germany; WSC also comments on the disposition of shore batteries and the dangers of over-reliance on shore defences and sets out proposals for specific east coast ports. [Carbon copy].
Dates
- Creation: 19 May [1913]
Conditions Governing Access
Open
Conditions Governing Use
Copyright: Crown copyright
Extent
7 folio(s)
Language of Materials
English
External Documents
Subject
- Royal Navy (Organization)
Repository Details
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