GOSSE, MILLERD, LTD. v. CANADIAN GOVERNMENT MERCHANT MARINE, LTD.

(1928) 32 Ll L Rep 91

HOUSE OF LORDS.

Before the Lord Chancellor (Lord Hailsham), Viscount Sumner and Lord Atkin.

Bill of lading-Damage to cargo (tinplates) - Liability of shipowner- Finding of fact that cargo was damaged by rain while repairs to ship being effected-Negligence in dealing with tarpaulins covering cargo hatches - Shipowners not responsible for "Act, neglect, or default . . . in the management of the ship"-"Want of care of cargo" and "want of care of vessel indirectly affecting the cargo" distinguished - The Glenochil, [1896] P. 10, applied - Judgment for cargo-owners - Carriage of Goods by Sea Act, 1924, Schedule, Arts. III (2), IV (2) (a).