HC Deb 06 May 1909 vol 4 cc1335-6W
Mr. LARDNER

asked the President of the Board of Trade how many submarine bells or signals have been, or are proposed to be, established off the coasts of Ireland and England, respectively; and will he give the location of these signals.

Mr. CHURCHILL

No submarine signalling apparatus has yet been actually established off the Coast of Ireland, but the Board of Trade have sanctioned the Kish, Coninbeg and Daunts Lightships being fitted.

As regards England, 10 such apparatus have been fitted, viz., at the following lightships:—

  • "Royal Sovereign."
  • "Tongue."
  • "East Goodwin."
  • "Outer Dowsing."
  • "Outer Gabbard."
  • "Owers."
  • "Spurn."
  • "Shambles."
  • "North-West."
  • "Bar."
The Board of Trade have also sanctioned the fitting of the apparatus on two additional lightships by the Trinity House and the establishment of a ground bell at the North Stack, and in the event of this proving a success, of another off the Lizard.