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Domestic News January 23, 1908

The Spanish Fork Press

Spanish Fork, Utah County, Utah

What is this article about?

The U.S. cruiser 'California' departed San Francisco on Friday for final trials off Cape Blanco, returned Sunday, and successfully met all speed requirements, averaging 22 knots and 20.4 knots in a 12-hour run.

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Cruiser Meets all Requirements.

San Francisco. - The United States cruiser 'California,' which sailed from this port Friday for her final trial off Cape Blanco, returned Sunday. It was announced that the cruise had safely met all requirements. No official statement of the time made during the trial runs has been given out here, but it is said that the new warship maintained an average speed of twenty-two knots, and that in a twelve-hour run her time was 20.4 knots an hour, which exceeds the requirements by a good margin.

What sub-type of article is it?

Military Shipping Arrival Departure

What keywords are associated?

Uss California Cruiser Trial San Francisco Cape Blanco Warship Speed

Where did it happen?

San Francisco

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

San Francisco

Event Date

Friday To Sunday

Outcome

the cruiser met all requirements, maintaining an average speed of twenty-two knots and 20.4 knots per hour in a twelve-hour run, exceeding requirements.

Event Details

The United States cruiser 'California' sailed from San Francisco Friday for her final trial off Cape Blanco and returned Sunday. It was announced that the cruise had safely met all requirements. No official statement of the time made during the trial runs has been given out, but it is said that the new warship maintained an average speed of twenty-two knots, and that in a twelve-hour run her time was 20.4 knots an hour.

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