Naval Defence Act 1889
An Act to make further provision for Naval Defence and defray the Expenses thereof. [31st May 1889.] Most Gracious Sovereign. WE, Your Majesty's most dutiful and loyal subjects, the Commons of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland in Parliament assembled, being desirous to provide forthwith for increasing Your Majesty's naval force for the protection of Your Majesty's dominions and the trade thereof, and with that object to provide for building, equipping, and completing for sea, wi...