HC Deb 18 June 1888 vol 327 c436
SIR THOMAS ESMONDE (Dublin Co., S.)

asked the First Lord of the Admiralty, Where H.M.S. Belleisle is at present; how long she has been absent from her moorings at Kingstown; and, when she is to return there?

THE FIRST LORD (Lord GEORGE HAMILTON) (Middlesex, Ealing)

The Belleisle is at present at Devonport, undergoing her annual re-fit. She has been absent from her moorings since January last on special duty, and will return there as soon as the summer manœuvres are over—in about six weeks.