MOT 1935: UK Shipbuilding Industry

The transcript discusses the historical context of Britain's dominance over sea lanes and the introduction of France's Normandy liner, which challenged this dominance. It highlights the empire's struggle with the potential loss of its long-held maritime supremacy.

What does the term 'immemorial' imply about the empire's position?

In what way was the empire's position as mistress of the sea threatened?