£
(1) The breaking up value of Britannia and Hindostan19,925
(2) Cost of fitting new ship (Prince of Wales) and Hindostan, and subsequent alterations27,842
(3) Cost of moving ship, and moorings2,890
(4) Repairs since first fitted, all changes, etc. (including all tenders, boats, etc.)30,545
(5) Sick quarters, lodgings, recreation grounds, and all shore expenses20,204
(6) Pay and provisions for officers, cadets, ship’s company, travelling expenses, etc.597,995
£699,401
Contributions from parents120,832
£578,569
In order to arrive at amount actually expended for maintenance, deduct amounts 1, 2, and 345,657
£532,912
Expense per annum for 18¼ years, £29,200.

This is at the rate of something like £240 per head per annum; but so much was done in making the recreation grounds, improving the ships, etc., that it is scarcely a fair statement of maintenance.

The estimates for 1882-3:—

£
Gross33,643
Parents’ contributions8,400
£25,243

Provision is made for 130 cadets. Cost per head per annum, £194.

The estimates for 1901-1902:—

£
Gross49,570
Parents’ contributions18,500
£31,070

Provision is made for 265 cadets. Cost per head per annum, £117.

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