REA TOWING COMPANY, LTD., AND OWNERS OF STEAMSHIP "OTARAMA" v. MANCHESTER SHIP CANAL COMPANY.

(1926) 26 Ll L Rep 203

COURT OF APPEAL.

Before Lord Justice Bankes, Lord Justice Scrutton and Lord Justice Sargant, sitting with Rear-Admiral E. L. Booty and Captain Hugh F. David, Nautical Assessors.

Negligence-Damages (by grounding) to tug and to steamship in tow of tug in entrance channel of Manchester Ship Canal-Propeller of tug fouled by chain left on bank of navigable channel -Claim by owners against canal company -Position of tug as trespasser and as invitee considered-Whether chain an obstruction to the navigable channel -Finding in favour of canal company.