MAVER v. OWNERS OF THE STEAM TRAWLER "SOLON."

(1929) 34 Ll L Rep 427

COURT OF APPEAL.

Before the Master of the Rolls (Lord Hanworth), Lord Justice Lawrence and Lord Justice Slesser.

Workmen's compensation-Claim by dependants of deceased seaman - Stranding of vessel after experiencing bad weather - Vessel abandoned by crew - Landing of crew - Death of seaman by exposure after immersion in stream-Whether employment had terminated-Finding of learned County Court Judge that death was due to an accident arising out of and in the course of the deceased's employment-Stranding as the "accident"-Question of fact- Award in favour of dependants upheld.