§ SIR E. HARLAND (Belfast, N.)I beg to ask the Secretary to the Admiralty, in the Majestic, how many days' coal will the bunkers (proper) contain for steaming at full speed; and when so coaled, and otherwise fully equipped for sea, what will be her greatest draught of water?
*SIR U. KAY-SHUTTLEWORTHThere are three conditions which may be described as "full speed steaming." Starting with bunkers full, at the estimated rates of consumption, I he coal supply would last—First condition: Contractors' 4 hours' trial, with moderate forced draught, 17¼ knots to 17½ knots—about 6 days. Second condition: Contractors' 8 hours' trial, with natural draught, 16½ knots—about 7 to 7½ days. Third condition: Continuous steaming at sea over long distances under working conditions, and with ordinary coals, 14¼ knots to 14½ knots—about 11 days. The first and second conditions are not such as can be guaranteed to be maintained over very long periods at sea. The third condition is the least that would be regarded as satisfactory. The greatest draught of water of the Majestic, when so coaled and otherwise fully equipped for sea, will be 29 ft. 3 in.
§ SIR E. HARLANDWhat is the number of tons the bunkers hold?
SIR U. KAY-SHUTTLE WORTHI gave the figures last night. I have not them in my possession at the present moment.