H.M.S. "Gladiator."

HC Deb 24 May 1909 vol 5 cc818-9

Mr. REMNANT

asked if any sum was offered to the Admiralty for H.M.S.

"Gladiator," after her collision with the liner "St. Paul," before any large expenditure was made by the Admiralty in raising her; and, if so, how much was offered and by whom was the offer made?

Mr. McKENNA

I cannot find any trace of the supposed offer referred to in the question.

Mr. ARTHUR LEE

Was any attempt made by the Admiralty to secure an offer to purchase the ship as she lay on the condition that she was removed from the fairway?

Mr. McKENNA

I would rather have notice of the question. I could not say off-hand.