§ 58. Mr. James Johnsonasked the President of the Board of Trade if he will make a statement regarding the sinking of the Hull freezer trawler "St. Finbarr" off the coast of Labrador on Tuesday 27th December and the loss of 12 members of her crew after the ship caught fire on Christmas morning; and what inquiry he is making into this disaster.
§ Mr. J. P. W. MallalieuA fire occurred on the trawler "St. Finbarr" in the early hours of Christmas morning off the coast of Labrador. Thirteen of the crew of twenty-five were taken on board the trawler "Orsino" which also took the burning "St. Finbarr" in tow. On 27th December the "St. Finbarr" sank. Two of the Board's Surveyors have been appointed to carry out a preliminary inquiry under the Merchant 29W Shipping Acts. Twelve of the crew lost their lives and the House will wish to join with me in expressing sympathy with their relatives and friends.