§ 22. Rear-Admiral Sir Murray Sueterasked the First Lord of the Admiralty the cause of the mishap to His Majesty's Submarine "Swordfish" on 2nd February; and whether any damage to the hull, underwater fittings, or electrical installation was sustained when she hit the bottom?
§ Sir S. HoareThe accident occurred during exercises. There was no structural damage to the submarine, but some underwater fittings were damaged. I shall not be in a position to give my hon. and gallant Friend details of the cause of the accident until the report of the inquiry has been received.