THE "BRITON" AND THE "ALAN I."

(1929) 35 Ll L Rep 1

ADMIRALTY DIVISION.(DIVISIONAL COURT).

Before Lord Merrivale (President) and Mr. Justice Hill, sitting with Captain H. C. Birnie and Captain A. H. Ryley, Elder Brethren of Trinity House.

Collision between tug Barnes (towing barge) and barge (in tow of tug Alan I.) in Blackwall Reach, River Thames -Alan I. crossing river for purpose of securing barge in roads-Bad look-out on Alan I.-Improper navigation of Barnes - Apportionment of blame: Alan I., two-thirds; Barnes, one-third -Appeal-Agreement to accept learned Judge's findings of fact-Appeal dismissed.