London via Bombay, 19th October, H.M. battleships Prince George, Capt. Arthur C. Clarke, and Hannibal, Capt. George A. Gifford, collided early yesterday off the Spanish coast, during inaneuvres with lights out Operations were suspended and both vessels proceeded to Ferrol with assistance. The Prince Gey is badly, and the Hannibal slightly damaged.—Reuter, 20th October.
H. M.S. Prince George, which was taking in huge quantities of water, has been beached at Ferrol. There have been no casualties—Reuter.
Later, Admiral Lord Charles Beresford reports that the Hannibal rammed the Prince George during a turning
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