HC Deb 18 December 1902 vol 116 c1634
MR. HARMSWORTH () Caithnessshire

To ask the Secretary to the Admiralty if he can state what was the condition of the boilersof the cruisers "Niobe," "Furious" and "Pactolous" after taking part in the recent manoeuvres in the Mediterranean?

(Answered by Mr. Aenold-Forster.) The "Niobe," has been four years in commission and requires a complete refit, which is now proceeding. The boilers of the "Furious" are in need of considerable repair, and will shortly be put in hand for thorough refit. A portion of the tubes of the "Pactolus" were renewed some months ago, and it has now been necessary to renew a portion of the remaining tubes, and to effect other repairs in connection with the boilers.