HC Deb 25 October 1909 vol 12 c727
Mr. CECIL HARMSWORTH

asked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether His Majesty's ship "Victory" is falling into a condition of decay; and, if so, what action the Board of Admiralty proposes to take in the matter?

Mr. McKENNA

The "Victory" was extensively repaired in 1903 with the object of putting her into such a state as would enable her to last for many years. I am happy to be able to assure my hon. Friend that there are no grounds for thinking that the ship is falling into a condition of decay.