THE "CONTEST."

(1932) 43 Ll L Rep 384

ADMIRALTY DIVISION.

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

Collision between sailing barge Astrild and tug Contest in Erith Reach, River Thames-Barge tacking up river; tug bound down, close behind steamer- Duty of vessels under by-laws-Look-out -Whether barge altered her course -Held, that the barge had a good look-out; that she kept her course and speed, as she was bound to do under the by-laws; and that the collision was due to the failure of the tug to keep out of her way.