CLYDE NAVIGATION TRUSTEES v. BOWRING STEAMSHIP COMPANY.

(1928) 32 Ll L Rep 35

COURT OF SESSION.

Before Lord Morison.

Collision - Damages - Measure - Loss of hopper barge in River Clyde-Claim for insurances where claimant undertakes own risks disallowed-Claim for legal expenses incurred in preparation of salvage contract allowed - Claim for establishment charges allowed but reduced-Replacement due and loss of use of barge- Principle to be applied where no market for type of barge in question- Claimants awarded (1) cost of reasonably efficient secondhand barge; (2) cost of adaptation for special purpose; and (3) compensation for loss of use of barge for two years from date of collision.