NELSON STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LTD. v. BOARD OF TRADE. (THE "HIGHLAND HOPE.")

(1931) 40 Ll L Rep 55

ADMIRALTY DIVISION.(DIVISIONAL COURT).

Before Lord Merrivale (President) and Mr. Justice Langton, sitting with Captain A. R. H. Morrell and Captain W. E. Crumplin, Elder Brethren of Trinity House.

Master-Court of Inquiry-Loss of vessel -Findings: (1) that master was guilty of negligence; and (2) that owners also were to blame in employing a master 75 years old-Appeal by owners-Merchant Shipping Act, 1894, Sect. 466 (11)