A Queer Ship

Nukualofa, Tonga, had its first visit t submarine in early July when HMS machus" arrived for a three days' visi[?] carried two scientists who are mak[?] survey of the sea-bed in connection w[?] geo-physical year. Tongans from all Tongatabu came into town to see w[?] them, was a very queer ship. The usual hospitality was accorded the Captain submarine and his crew. Queen Salo[?] Tonga, was presented with a model ship and a replica of the sub's cresl[?] photo shows a Tongan and his sm[?] examining "Telemachus".

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