Statement of the world's tonnage (from return on progress of British shipping for 1895), based on official returns-Continued. Statement of tonnage added annually to merchant navies (from return on progress of British shipping for 1895). 2. THE WORLD'S MERCHANT MARINE. The following table shows the number and gross and net tonnage of steamers of over 100 net tons, and number and net tonnage of sailing vessels of over 50 net tons, as given in the Répertoire Général of the Bureau Veritas, for 1895–96: |