Israel spent the record sum of $44,000,000 for the purchase of ships during 1961, according to figures revealed here today.
During the year, the data reveal, Israel’s passenger and merchant fleet increased by almost two-fifths to 520,000 tons. Seventeen new ships have been acquired, including the passenger ship Moledet and 16 cargo vessels.
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