Montery, California, as a Naval Base Site, Statement Submitted to 66:3, .....[1920].1920 - 15 pages |
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... indicate that the Laguna del Rey was brought to the attention of this board . In paragraph 34 , same reference ... indicated in reference ( t ) , the river and harbor act of July 25 , 1912 , adopted a project for a breakwater at ...
... indicate that the Laguna del Rey was brought to the attention of this board . In paragraph 34 , same reference ... indicated in reference ( t ) , the river and harbor act of July 25 , 1912 , adopted a project for a breakwater at ...
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... indicate in a few years the desirability of carrying out the harbor proposition as indicated by Commander Cox in inclosure ( G ) , plate 12 , of his report . 4. The conversion of this lagoon into an inner harbor , and the construction ...
... indicate in a few years the desirability of carrying out the harbor proposition as indicated by Commander Cox in inclosure ( G ) , plate 12 , of his report . 4. The conversion of this lagoon into an inner harbor , and the construction ...
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... indicated for this lagoon . The development proposed by local interests is shown on inclosure ( B ) , and it will be seen that the two projects differ in minor respects only . In general it is proposed to dredge a 30 - foot entrance ...
... indicated for this lagoon . The development proposed by local interests is shown on inclosure ( B ) , and it will be seen that the two projects differ in minor respects only . In general it is proposed to dredge a 30 - foot entrance ...
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... indicated in inclosure ( b ) as follows : Estimate for submarine and torpedo craft base at Laguna Grande Del Rey , Monterey Bay . ( a ) Improvement outer harbor : Breakwater 4,350 feet in length , 1,016,000 tons rock , at $ 2 ...
... indicated in inclosure ( b ) as follows : Estimate for submarine and torpedo craft base at Laguna Grande Del Rey , Monterey Bay . ( a ) Improvement outer harbor : Breakwater 4,350 feet in length , 1,016,000 tons rock , at $ 2 ...
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... indicated , a more commodious and much more valuable harbor would result , giving a body of still water three - quarters of a mile across at its widest point and several miles in length . This would be an expensive project on account of ...
... indicated , a more commodious and much more valuable harbor would result , giving a body of still water three - quarters of a mile across at its widest point and several miles in length . This would be an expensive project on account of ...
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Page 123 - I am not a technical man, will be happy to answer to the best of my ability, any questions you may have.
Page 34 - Said commission shall also investigate and report upon the necessity, desirability, and advisability of improving existing or establishing an additional navy yard or naval station on the Atlantic coast south of Cape Hatteras or on or near the United States coast of the Gulf of Mexico or in the Caribbean Sea of a character adequate for the proper naval defense of that portion of the country. Said report shall contain all the information of like character as directed in the preceding paragraph relating...
Page 68 - Bethlehem yard, one of the largest buildings of its kind in the United States, stands upon filled ground very similar in character to that found on the Alameda site.
Page 34 - Navy, not below the rank of commander, to investigate and report at the beginning of the next regular session of Congress, if practicable, and if not, as soon thereafter as practicable, as to the necessity, desirability, and advisability of establishing an additional navy yard or naval station on the Pacific Coast of the United States. And if such a navy yard or naval station be recommended as necessary and advisable, said report shall designate the most suitable site and the estimated cost thereof,...
Page 34 - ... as to labor and material. Said report shall also contain an estimated cost of the necessary buildings, shops, piers, sea walls, and equipment of said yard or station, together with the estimated annual cost of maintenance thereof. " Said commission shall also investigate and report upon the necessity, desirability, and advisability of improving existing or establishing an additional navy yard or naval station on the Atlantic...
Page 34 - The President is hereby authorized to appoint a commission of five officers of the Navy not below the rank of commander to investigate and report at the beginning of the next regular session of Congress if practicable, and if not, as soon thereafter as practicable, as to the necessity, desirability, and advisability of establishing an additional navy yard or naval station on the Pacific coast of the United States. And if such a navy yard or naval station be recommended as necessary and advisable,...
Page 34 - ... or near the United States coast of the Gulf of Mexico or in the Caribbean Sea of a character adequate for the proper naval defense of that portion of the country. Said report shall contain all the information of like character as directed in the preceding paragraph relating to the investigation and report as to the Pacific coast. Said commission shall also investigate^ and report as to the necessity, desirability, and advisability of establishing submarine and aviation bases on the Atlantic,...
Page 191 - Francisco to fix a valuation on the local properties of the Pacific Gas & Electric Co. and the Great Western Power Company for purchase or condemnation by the city for the municipal distribution of Hetch Hetchy power.