§ 62. Lord CHARLES BERESFORDasked what is the number of mercantile vessels, yachts, trawlers, and drifters which have been sunk during the War, the names of their captains, and the number of officers and men who have been killed or drowned?
§ Dr. MACNAMARAOn the assumption that the question does not include commissioned vessels, according to our latest information, the total number of the craft sunk by the operations of the enemy is 201, and the approximate number of lives lost, including passengers, 1,556. The figure includes losses known up to noon this day. I will communicate the names of the masters to the Noble Lord if he so desires.
§ Mr. HAROLD SMITHCan the right hon. Gentleman state how many are passengers and how many crew?
§ Dr. MACNAMARAI could not say off-hand.