§ 19. Sir B. PETOasked the President of the Board of Trade whether he is aware of the circumtances attending the loss off Trevose Head on 12th July last of the steamship "Seaforth" after collision with the steamship "Cristina"; how many navigating officers in addition to the master were serving on board the "Seaforth" at the time; and whether the master and the navigating officer in charge of the vessel at the time of the collision held Board of Trade certificates of competency?
§ Mr. W. GRAHAMI am aware of the circumstances attending the loss of the steamship "Seaforth" on 12th July, 1929, after collision with the Spanish steamship "Cristina." In addition to the master, one navigating officer, rated as mate, was serving on the "Seaforth." Neither the master nor the mate, who was in charge of the bridge at the time of the collision, held a Board of Trade certificate, nor was this legally necessary.