An item reported that the British battleship HMS Temeraire was to visit Syracuse between 19-20 March, Malta 21-28 March, Algiers 30 March-4 April, Gibraltar 6-7 April, Portsmouth 11-15 April and to arrive at Rosyth on 17 April where she was to be paid of on 23 April following disposal.
Note
1. Building ordered on 30 October 1906, laid down by HM Dockyard Devonport on 1 January 1907, launched on 24 August 1907, completed in May 1909, commissioned on 15 May 1909, decommissioned in 1921 and sold to be broken up on 7 December 1921. Of the Bellerophon-class battleships, preceded by HMS Dreadnought and succeeded by St. Vincent-class.
Source
The National Archives, Kew Gardens, England CAB-24-121-62
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