Lloyd's Law Reports

Professor Robert Merkin KC; Dr Johanna Hjalmarsson

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PORTSMOUTH STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LTD. v. LIVERPOOL & GLASGOW SALVAGE ASSOCIATION.

(1929) 34 Ll.L.Rep. 459

KING'S BENCH DIVISION.

Before Mr. Justice Roche.

Charter-party-Damage to steamship- Hire to salvage association for carriage of cargo from stranded vessel-Claims in respect of (1) damage due to oil escaped from leaky barrels; (2) damage to beams and hatches in loading of logs and barrels; (3) damage arising out of leakage of fuel oil from forepeak tank -"The captain . . . shall follow the instructions of the charterers, who will furnish him . . . with the necessary sailing directions . . . The charterers hereby agree to indemnify the owners from any consequences, or liabilities that may arise from the captain following the charterers' instructions . . ." -Construction - Captain's position considered-

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