Lloyd's Law Reports

Professor Robert Merkin KC; Dr Johanna Hjalmarsson

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THE "UMBERLEIGH."

(1931) 39 Ll L Rep 155

ADMIRALTY DIVISION.

Before Mr. Justice Bateson, sitting with Captain P. N. Layton and Captain C. E. Homan, Elder Brethren of Trinity House.

Salvage-Claims (1) by tugs Trevol, Alexandra and Boarhound and (2) by tug Retort for services rendered to steamship Umberleigh ashore off Rams Cliff Point, Plymouth Harbour - Vessel lying broadside on rocks, in very dangerous position-Bad weather -Inference to be drawn from fact that vessel, ashore only for one tide, was damaged to the extent of one-fifth of her valve-Value of salving tugs to be taken into account in assessing awards-Salved value of Umberleigh: £40,000-Awards: Trevol, Alexandra and Boarhound, £2200; Retort, £650- Separate representation by two Counsel allowed.

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