§ Mr. MARKHAMasked the First Lord of the Admiralty what will be the 1350W approximate tonnage of the new fishing survey vessel to be laid down at Chatham; and can be give any particulars as to the general design of it?
Mr. ALEXANDERThe approximate tonnage of the new fishing survey vessel is 1,400 tons. The vessel will be flush-decked, built on similar lines to the surveying vessel "Endeavour," and equipped for fishery survey work in cold climates. Further particulars are as follow:
- Length over all—220 feet.
- Beam—35 feet.
- Mean draught—12 feet 6 inches.
- Machinery—triple expansion reciprocating engines, 1,200 I.H.P.
- Single screw, speed 12½ knots.
- Total oil fuel capacity—340 tons.