§ 6. Mr. FALLEasked if His Majesty's ship "Clan Macnaughton" was surveyed after her guns were put aboard; and, if so, was she passed and by what authority?
§ Dr. MACNAMARAThe "Clan Macnaughton," a nearly new vessel of the Clan Line, classed by the British Corporation Registry, was fitted out for His Majesty's service at Tilbury under the supervision of naval, constructive, and engineering officers deputed to act for that purpose. The armament placed in the vessel was light in comparison with her size, and all necessary stiffening to take it was fitted. Investigations as to the loading and the stability of the vessel were made at the Admiralty, and instructions were issued to the commanding officer of the ship. The Admiralty are satisfied that the vessel was in good condition and seaworthy, and that she possessed ample stability.