THE "MARLOCH."

(1928) 32 Ll L Rep 104

ADMIRALTY DIVISION.

Before Lord Merrivale (President), sitting with Captain G. Gregory and Captain W. R. Chaplin, Elder Brethren of Trinity House.

Collision between steamships in Barking Reach-Vessel A (defendant) coming up river in tow of four tugs-Vessel B (plaintiff) crossing river after backing out from Barking Creek-Bad look-out -Duty of crossing vessel to take account of river traffic - Misreading of A's signal by B, with consequent acceleration by B across A's bows - B found alone to blame.