Lloyd's Law Reports

Professor Robert Merkin KC; Dr Johanna Hjalmarsson

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THE "BALTARA."

(1934) 49 Ll L Rep 346

ADMIRALTY DIVISION.

Before Mr. Justice Langton, sitting with Captain Owen Jones and Captain W. R. Chaplin, Elder Brethren of Trinity House.

Collision between steamships "Cresco" and "Baltara" in Lower Pool, River Thames-"Cresco" leaving Surrey Commercial Dock entrance to turn down river; "Baltara" bound down- North-east gale-Flood tide-Plaintiffs' case that "Baltara" was guilty of a bad look-out-Defendants' case that "Cresco" came out at an improper time and that she endeavoured to turn in an improper manner-Effect of wind and tide on "Cresco" - Anchor dropped in endeavour to complete her turn.

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