Prospectus of the South Africa Training Ship "General Botha", off Simon's Town, Cape Province. Union of South Africa -

Prospectus of the South Africa Training Ship “General Botha”, off Simon’s Town, Cape Province. Union of South Africa –

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The “General Botha” was presented to South Africa by T B F Davis, Esq. of Durban in memoriam of his son, Howard who was killed in action in Flanders during the Great War, in order to train boys for the sea, principally for the Mercantile Marine, but also for the Royal Navy and the South African Naval Service. The vessel was formerly known as “H.M.S. Thames”, a third-class cruiser built in Devonport in 1886 as a submarine depot ship. a number of b&w photographs. Foxing throughout. 22 Pages. First Edition. Condition: Good. Binding: Softcover. Limp cardwraps with some sunning and foxing. Staple-bound.

Publisher: Townshend, Taylor & Snashall, Printers
Date Published: 1923
Publication Place: Cape Town
First Edition: Yes

Condition: Good.
Binding: Softcover. Limp cardwraps with some sunning and foxing. Staple-bound.

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