HC Deb 03 November 1919 vol 120 cc1102-3
27. Sir ARTHUR FELL

asked the Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs if the battleship "Goeben" at Constantinople has been surrendered by the Turkish authorities; if it has been repaired; and if it is in charge of a British crew and every precaution is being taken to prevent her being scuttled and sunk?

The FIRST LORD of the ADMIRALTY (Mr. Long)

I have been asked to reply to this question. The "Goeben" has been surrendered, and has been partially repaired. She is in charge of a Turkish skeleton crew in accordance with the terms of the Armistice, and every precaution is being taken to prevent her being scuttled and sunk.

Sir A. FELL

Having regard to the unfortunate events at Scapa Flow, may I ask if this vessel is in shallow water?

Mr. LONG

I think she is. I am not quite sure that the foundation of the hon. Member's question is really a justification for the further question. Every possible precaution was taken at Scapa Flow.

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