HC Deb 06 August 1924 vol 176 c2898
10. Major Sir BERTRAM FALLE

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty if the Maltese crew which is to recommission the "Maine" is to be made up of ex-service or active ratings?

Mr. AMMON

The men of the R.F.A. "Maine" are mercantile marine ratings and the crew is selected by the master of the vessel.