2nd March 1898

Broome Shipyards has won a major contract for the construction of an Aeronerf and dig fleet for the Khedive of Egypt.

In a statement from Cairo today a spokesman commented:

“His most Royal Highness the Khedive of Egypt has commanded me to inform you that he has commissioned a new fleet of Digs and Aeronefs to be built at the shipyards of Broome and Co of Great Yarmouth in the county of Norfolk UK. These ships will be built and launched within the next 75 days as the Khedive has determined that the small Turkish fleet can no longer be relied upon to defend Egypt and all her treasures. Interim reports will be issued every seven days.”

A spokesman for Broomes said that this was a new venture for them and although the timetable was tight it could be achieved. It would also create about an extra two hundred jobs over the next few weeks.

This new venture for Broomes could lead on to the construction of digs and Aeronefs for other powers across the world including our own RNAS.

An employee of Broomes has been arrested on the island of Malta. Eugene Prendaghast 42 has been falsely accused of assaulting a gardner during a holiday on the island. It is understood that he will be deported during the coming week. It is hoped that he has been well treated.