HC Deb 17 February 1966 vol 724 cc283-4W
71. Mr. Hector Hughes

asked the President of the Board of Trade if he will make a statement on the disaster to the Aberdeen trawler "Admiral Rodney", near Scalloway Harbour, Shetland, on or about 23rd January, indicating the cause and extent of the disaster and the damage to the vessel and crew.

Mr. Mason

At 9.45 a.m. on 23rd January the 249 gross ton fishing vessel "Admiral Rodney" ran aground on rocks at Port Arthur at the entrance to Scalloway Harbour. A week later she refloated herself under her own steam. There were no casualties. I do not know the full extent of the damage to the ship.