THE "SCHUYLKILL" AND THE "PACIFIC RANGER."

(1936) 55 Ll.L.Rep. 354

ADMIRALTY DIVISION.

Before Sir Boyd Merriman (President), sitting with Captain H. C. Birnie and Captain W. E. Crumplin, Elder Brethren of Trinity House.

Collision between motor vessel Schuylkill and steamship Olivegrove in Manchester Ship Canal-Olivegrove, outward bound, moored on west side of canal, preparatory to passing through Eastham locks - Schuylkill inward bound, having just passed through locks-Motor vessel Pacific Ranger, outward bound, also waiting to pass through locks, held in position by head and stern tugs close to east side and opposite Olivegrove, in disregard of orders of lock authorities to tie up on west side-Swinging of Pacific Ranger's stern across canal following entry of Schuylkill-Collision between Schuylkill and Olivegrove-Speed of Schuylkill-Stern tug not made fast on entering canal - Responsibility of Pacific Ranger.