HC Deb 21 March 1905 vol 143 c635
MR. GARDNER

I beg to ask the Secretary to the Admiralty if he can give any information as to the stranding of H.M.S. "Kent" in the Firth of Forth.

MR. PRETYMAN

The "Kent" dragged her anchors during a heavy gale and grounded off St. Margaret's Hope. She was refloated without damage and has returned to her service. The usual official inquiry will follow in due course, when the circumstances will be fully investigated according to the custom of the service.