§ 14. Mr. DUNNICOasked the First Lord of the Admiralty how many battle- 1298 ships, cruisers, destroyers, submarines, and aircraft are attached to the Mediterranean Fleet; and how many ships of similar types are maintained by France in the same waters?
The FIRST LORD of the ADMIRALTY Mr. Bridgeman)As the reply is long, and contains many figures, I will, with the hon. Member's permission, circulate it in the OFFICIAL REPORT.
§ The reply is us follows:
§ The answer to the first part of the question is:—
- 8 battleships.
- 10 cruisers.
- 2 aircraft carriers together with six flights of aircraft.
- 36 destroyers (including leaders).
- 6 submarines.
§ The following vessels are maintained by France in Mediterranean waters:—
§ Mediterranean Squadron.
§ In commission (full or four-fifths complement):
- 4 battleships.
- 2 cruisers.
- 13 destroyers.
- 7 submarines.
§ Commissioned reserve (one-half complement):
- 2 battleships.
- 4 destroyers.
§ Training, Coast Defence, and Miscellaneous Units.
§ In commission (full or four-fifths complement):
- 2 cruisers.
- 4 destroyers.
- 14 submarines.
§ Normal Reserve.
§ (One-quarter complement):
- 5 cruisers.
- 9 destroyers.
- 3 submarines.
§ No aircraft carriers or aircraft are attached to the French Mediterranean Squadron.
- 4 seaplanes are stationed at Bizerta.
- 18 aeroplanes are stationed at St. Raphael (Toulon).