THE "ZEPHYROS."

(1935) 51 Ll L Rep 55

ADMIRALTY DIVISION.

Before Sir Boyd Merriman (President), sitting with Captain P. N. Layton and Captain C. E. Homan, Elder Brethren of Trinity House.

Collision between American steamship Effingham and Greek steamship Zephyros in Barking Reach, River Thames-Both vessels bound up river- Effingham overtaking Zephyros - Agreement between vessels when abreast that Zephyros should go ahead of Effingham - Speeds - Whether Effingham drew clear ahead of Zephyros-Responsibility of overtaking vessel-Lateral distance between vessels-Allegation by Effingham that the collision was brought about by the faulty port helm action of the Zephyros, or, failing that, that the collision was unexplainable-Whether falling together due to interaction.