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.