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.