THE "SUS."

(1932) 43 Ll L Rep 131

ADMIRALTY DIVISION.

Before Mr. Justice Langton.

Salvage - Services rendered by Plymouth lifeboat to auxiliary yacht Sus off Rame Head - Vessel towed 10 miles to Plymouth - Dispute as to prevailing weather - Weather worsening - Sails hauled down - Exhibition of blue flares: whether requesting immediate assistance or the services of a pilot - Held, that the flares were exhibited as a request for assistance; and that the yacht was rescued from a position of danger - Salved value: £800 - Tender: £100 - Award: £150 - Costs on County Court scale.