Lloyd's Law Reports

Professor Robert Merkin KC; Dr Johanna Hjalmarsson

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THE "OTRANTO."

(1929) 34 Ll L Rep 184

ADMIRALTY DIVISION.

Before Mr. Justice Hill, sitting with Captain A. H. Ryley and Captain W. R. Chaplin, Elder Brethren of Trinity House.

Collision between steamships off Humber Light-vessel-Steamships on crossing courses with plaintiff vessel the give-way vessel-Failure to give way-Duty of stand-on vessel where impossible for give-way vessel by her own action to avoid collision-"Golden rule" to take off way-Attempt to avoid collision by helm action alone-Collision Regulations, Arts. 19, 21-Both found to blame.

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