An item dated London, England 29th October reported that although the British premier Balfour assured that the political climate was improved, the preparations in the naval bases even further increased. A day earlier were the reserve battleships and cruisers completely fitted out for duty. The admiralty seemed to planned fleet manoeuvres in the Channel. No less as 110 torpedo boats were to be added to the fleet which on the 29th suddenly left the Firth of Forth in the direction of Portland. Plymouth and Portsmouth were now both brought into a state of defence.
Note
1. The Russo-Japanese war between 8 February 1904-5 September 1905. The preparations were a result of the so-called Dogger Bank Incident (night 21-22 October 1904) when Russian warships mistook the fishing fleer of Hull for the Japanese fleet.
Note
1. The Russo-Japanese war between 8 February 1904-5 September 1905. The preparations were a result of the so-called Dogger Bank Incident (night 21-22 October 1904) when Russian warships mistook the fishing fleer of Hull for the Japanese fleet.
