THE "NESTOS."

(1934) 49 Ll L Rep 337

ADMIRALTY DIVISION.

Before Mr. Justice Langton, sitting with Captain H. C. Birnie and Captain A. S. Mackay, Elder Brethren of Trinity House.

Collision between Greek steamships "Nereus" and "Nestos" in Greenwich Reach, River Thames-"Nereus" turning in river after leaving Greenwich Buoys - "Nestos," deep-draughted, bound up - Thickening weather-"Nereus" turning stern to northward on flood tide-Unusual manoeuvre taken at unusual time- Warning given to "Nereus" that other craft were coming up river on that tide -Duty of "Nestos" on hearing turning signal from "Nereus"-Dispute as to visibility - Unreliability of evidence.