17-mile Accuracy

Five super-dreadnaughts of the U. S. Navy spat 18 and 20-inch shells at unseen targets 30,000 yards (17 miles) away. Every shell scored a precision hit. This target practice, directed by airplanes, took place last week off the coast of Guantanamo, Cuba.

Significance: The Navy is said to have developed a secret of gunnery control which makes for long-range accuracy and thus assures the continued building of super-dreadnaughts with big guns. Said Capt. William Cluverius, in command of the West Virginia: "It was the finest material performance yet recorded in guns, planes and machinery. All officers are convinced this firing off Cuba will exercise a profound effect on the naval development of all nations."