§ MAJOR JAMESON (Clare, W.)To ask the Secretary to the Board of Trade when the cable of the Barrels Lightship was last lifted, and by whom it was examined, and if any repairs were done at that time; and, if so, what was the cost of the same.
(Answered by Mr. Bonar Law.) I am informed by the Commissioners of Irish Lights that the cable of this lightship was last lifted in August, 1904, when it was examined by the chief officer of their steamship "Tearaght" and the master of the lightship. As a result repairs were effected by cutting out all the worn cable to the extent of forty fathoms, and replacing it by the same amount of new cable at a cost of about £70.