In December 1877, Simmons, chief of Malta defenses, was called to London to discuss this issue and he asked for four guns comparable to "Duilios" at 3,000 yards.
Simmons was called to London. This was in December 1877. This was to discuss this issue. Simmons was chief of Malta defenses. He asked for four guns comparable to "Duilios" at 3,000 yards. This was in December 1877.