They had no choice, so a ship was immediately ordered.

The first 10 ships were ordered on 27 April 1942.

All three ships of the class were ordered on 9 June 1825.

All four ships of the class were ordered on 10 June 1823.

Ten ships were ordered to this design over a period of two years.

After the crisis of 1940 six additional ships were ordered.

The ship had been ordered into battle with a full crew.

The ship in orbit reported the fact and was ordered to return.

The remaining 6 ships were ordered on 12 August 1942.

It is true that, during boom times, owners will order new ships.