Until the First World War, the combative potential of Romania increased
significantly, the Romanian Navy (this new name dating from 1898) had benefited
from three programs including the endowment with ships and navigation means.
Generally, the management involvement of the Navy Staff was direct and in
Fig. 33.6 Catuneanu Chart, 1929 edition (Source: With the permission of Romanian Maritime
Hydrographic Directorate)
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