THE "NORNA."

(1935) 51 Ll L Rep 243

ADMIRALTY DIVISION.

Before Sir Boyd Merriman (President), sitting with Captain H. C. Birnie and Captain A. S. Mackay, Elder Brethren of Trinity House.

Collision between motor vessel James M. and steamship Norna in River Witham estuary - James M. inward bound to Boston (Lines.); Norna outward bound -James M. sunk-Dispute as to place of collision - Contention by plaintiffs that Norna should have waited for the James M. to pass clear before leaving dock-Dispute as to whether James M. sheered into Norna's water or Norna sheered into James M.'s water-Effect of wind and tide on Norna.