"CARLTON" (OWNERS) v. PORT OF LONDON AUTHORITY.

(1931) 40 Ll L Rep 101

ADMIRALTY DIVISION.

Before Mr. Justice Bateson, sitting with Captain A. R. H. Morrell and Captain W. R. Chaplin, Elder Brethren of Trinity House.

Negligence-Damage to steamship Carlton proceeding through cutting from Royal Albert Dock to Royal Victoria Dock- Collision with wall-Damage to wall- Counterclaim by dock authority- Carlton in tow of tugs in employ of authority-Carlton signalled through by authority's employee-Negligence of employee in instructing tug Deanbrook to proceed through cutting at same time - Damage incurred in proper endeavour by Carlton to avoid collision -Right of authority to rely upon towage contract-Indemnity against loss or damage (even though due to negligence of authority's employees) arising "in the course of and in connection with the towage or transport . . ."