HC Deb 25 November 1927 vol 210 c2211W
Colonel DAY

asked the President of the Board of Trade the number and tonnage of vessels belonging to Great Britain, exclusive of vessels of the Royal Navy, totally lost at sea for the 12 months ended to the last convenient date?

Sir B. CHADWICK

The number and gross tonnage of vessels registered in the United Kingdom, reported as having been totally lost at sea or in rivers or harbours during the year 1926, were as follow:

Number. Gross Tons.
Trading Vessels 80 116,697
Fishing Vessels 51 3,796
131 120,493