HC Deb 27 July 1909 vol 8 cc1000-1
Mr. MIDDLEMORE

asked whether the Government can give the House authentic details as to displacement, speed and armament of the German "Dreadnoughts" to be commissioned this autumn?

Mr. McKENNA

The details are understood to be as follows:—

Displacement … 18,200 tons.
Speed … Over 19 knots.
Armament … 12 11-inch guns.
12 5.9-inch guns.
16 3.4 inch guns.

Mr. MIDDLEMORE

Has the right hon. Gentleman anything more exact with regard to speed than "over 19 knots"?

Mr. McKENNA

No, Sir; I have nothing more than that—I should say something over 19 knots.