Lloyd's Law Reports

Professor Robert Merkin KC; Dr Johanna Hjalmarsson

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THE "BEATSA."

(1937) 58 Ll L Rep 85

ADMIRALTY DIVISION.

Before Sir Boyd Merriman (President), sitting with Captain A. S. Mackay and Captain R. L. F. Hubbard, Elder Brethren of Trinity House.

Salvage-Services rendered by tugs Crested Cock and Sun XI and by watermen pilots Watkins and Allen to steamship Beatsa in Gravesend Reach, River Thames-Beatsa lying at anchor near steamship Arcturus and coal hulk Mark Lane-Anchor dragged-Propeller firmly held by Arcturus's anchor cable-Risk of serious collision with Mark Lane-Beatsa towed by tugs to position of safety-Salvage services admitted-Dispute as to risk involved -Mark Lane permanently moored- Whether watermen pilots rendered any effective services-Risk of damage to cargo of potash-Whether cargo to be taken into account in making award.

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