§ MR. HOLT (Northumberland, Hexham)To ask the Secretary to the Admiralty of what material the hull of yard craft No. 11 is being constructed; whether she has any sleeping accommodation, and, if so, for how many people; whether she has any hold for the carriage of stores or other goods, and, if so, how many tons can she carry; whether she has any cranes or derricks, and, if so, how many tons can they lift; 1706 and how many capstans, windlasses, and winches has she got.
(Answered by Mr. Edmund Robertson.) The hull of yard craft No. 11 is constructed of steel. Messing and sleeping accommodation is provided for 40 men. A largo hold is provided, fitted with all necessary appliances for getting heavy mooring chains in and out. 170 tons of moorings or other cargo can be carried in this hold. She is fitted with a horn at the bow capable of lifting 30 tons, a derrick to lift six tons, and special fittings at the bow and stern to enable her to salve sunken submarines. Two powerful steam capstans, a steam winch, one steam winding bollard, and a smith's forge are supplied, and a number of large bollards are fitted on each side for mooring work.