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1935 Demonstration of Siamese navy's British-built Torpedo speedboat in the River Thames

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Date: 28th February 1935

Location: Thames, New Zealand

Source: Reuters Historical News Collection: GAUMONT BRITISH NEWSREEL (REUTERS)

SLATE INFORMATION: Trials on the Thames: Speedboat Passes Out for Siamese Navy

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SIAM (THAILAND). Formerly Siam. Thornycroft Torpedo Speedboat for Siamese Navy Tested in the Thames.

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