§ Lord ROBERT CECILasked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether the "Dreadnought" does not in fact draw more than 26ft. 6in.; to what extent that draught would be increased if the ship had a list of 10 degrees and 20 degrees respectively; and what dry docks in this country would be available for her in each case?
§ The FIRST LORD of the ADMIRALTY (Mr. McKenna)The "Dreadnought" may draw more than 26ft. 6in. or she may draw less, according to the amount of weight on board; but at load draught the draught of water is 26ft. 6in. If heeled through 10 degrees, that draught becomes 31ft., and if heeled through 20 degrees, 36ft. It is not usual to dock ships with any list, but to correct it and bring the ship upright 721 before docking; and this procedure would be followed in the case of the considerable inclinations referred to, when the ordinary number of docks would be available.
§ Lord ROBERT CECILAssuming that the list is caused by injury, is it practicable to bring the ship to an upright position after docking?
§ Mr. McKENNAIt would be practicable to bring it to an upright position.
§ Mr. CROOKSWill the right hon. Gentleman tell us how much money this will draw out of the taxpayer's pocket?