POOL SHIPPING COMPANY, LTD. v. NORTHERN MARITIME INSURANCE COMPANY, LTD.

(1933) 47 Ll L Rep 331

ADMIRALTY DIVISION.

Before Mr. Justice Langton, sitting with Nautical Assessors.

General average - York-Antwerp Rules, 1924, Rules A, E and V - Plaintiffs' vessel found to be dragging her anchors in Pozzuoli Bay in consequence of sudden bad weather-Risk of dragging ashore - Vessel intentionally allowed to drift broadside on to pierhead - Damage to vessel and pier - Liability of defendants as insurers of cargo to contribute in general average - Whether a general average act