Lloyd's Law Reports

Professor Robert Merkin KC; Dr Johanna Hjalmarsson

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THE "MANSEPOOL."

(1929) 34 Ll.L.Rep. 378

COURT OF APPEAL.

Before Lord Justice Scrutton, Lord Justice Greer and Lord Justice Slesser, sitting with Rear-Admiral Cecil D. S. Raikes and Captain Hugh F. David as Nautical Assessors.

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 -Plaintiffs' appeal dismissed.

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