Lloyd's Law Reports

Professor Robert Merkin KC; Dr Johanna Hjalmarsson

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THE "MANSEPOOL."

(1929) 33 Ll.L.Rep. 7

ADMIRALTY DIVISION.

Before Lord Merrivale (President), sitting with Captain T. Golding and Captain A. S. Mackay, Elder Brethren of Trinity House.

Collision between steamships in English Channel-Vessels on crossing courses- Collision Regulations, Arts. 19, 21- Failure of give-way (plaintiff) ship to give way-Alteration of course at two miles distance-Duty to signal change of helm-Duty of stand-on (defendant) vessel where give-way vessel unable by her own action to avoid collision- Erroneous action taken by stand-on vessel - Failure to take off way - Apportionment of blame-Plaintiffs: three-fourths; defendants: one-fourth -Refusal to make special order as to costs.

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