§ 23. Sir R. Rossasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty whether the American method of preserving ships in reserve by means of airtight covers of special material has been considered by the Admiralty; and with what result.
§ The Parliamentary and Financial Secretary to the Admiralty (Mr. John Dugdale)Yes, Sir; similar measures are being adopted for appropriate ships in the Royal Navy as the necessary equipment and material become available.
§ Sir R. RossIs this considered to be an advance on previous methods?
§ Mr. DugdaleCertainly, I have seen it myself and think it is very successful.