THE SHIPPING CONTROLLER v. "ATHENA."
(1923) 14 Ll.L.Rep. 515
HOUSE OF LORDS.
Before the Lord Chancellor, the Earl of Birkenhead, Lord Shaw, Lord Sumner and Lord Carson, sitting with Admiral Morgan and Captain Layton, C.B., as Nautical Assessors.
Collision at Entrance to Gulf of Suez- Duty of Stand-on Ship-Time at which Ships cease to be Crossing Vessels- Action in "Agony of Collision"-Circumstances in which Court of Appeal will interfere with Apportionment of Damage by Trial Judge.