THE "GERTRUDA."

(1936) 55 Ll L Rep 373

ADMIRALTY DIVISION.

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

Salvage-Services rendered by hopper tug Shifter and pilot launches No. 1 and No. 2 to motor vessel Gertruda aground outside entrance to Portland Harbour -Dispute as to weather conditions- Two high waters on each tide-Difficulty in estimating time of high water -Failure to tow vessel off on morning tide-Vessel subsequently towed off on afternoon tide-Difficulty experienced by pilot launch No. 1 in getting rope on board Gertruda-Tender of £300.