HC Deb 11 June 1901 vol 95 c58
MR. RICHARD CAVENDISH (Lancashire, N. Lonsdale)

Can the Secretary to the Admiralty give the House any information as to the fire on the "Euryalus"?

MR. ARNOLD-FORSTER

A telegram has been received at the Admiralty to the following effect— The Ramsden basin jetty against which 'Euryalus' is berthed took fire about 10 a.m. to-day. Subsequently attacked ship, involving; sheathing from 19 ft. 6 in. water-marks aft, and 17 ft. forward, and plating to top height above this, extending from the after casemates, on starboard side to stem; sheathing very much damaged and plating buckled. Eire under control at present and no fire on board ship. Further report will follow.