§ Mr. RANKINasked the President of the Board of Trade the number of vessels transferred from British ports of registry
REPORTS received by the Registrar-General of Shipping and Seamen during the twelve months ended 30th November, 1933, respecting vessels of 100 tons gross and upwards, formerly registered at ports in the United Kingdom, the registers of which were closed on (1) sale of the vessel to foreigners and (2) transfer of the registry of the vessel to a British Overseas Port respectively. Sold to Foreigners. Registry transferred to a British Overseas Port. Total. No. of Vessels. Gross Tonnage. No. of Vesssels. Gross Tonnage. No. of Vessels. Gross Tonnage. 233 965,122 21 60,683 254 1,025,805