THE "BUFFALO" AND OTHER BARGES.

(1937) 58 Ll L Rep 302

ADMIRALTY DIVISION.

Before Mr. Justice Bucknill, sitting with Captain A. H. Ryley and Captain G. Curteis, Elder Brethren of Trinity House,

Salvage-Services rendered by plaintiff watermen to barges, laden with grain, adrift in River Thames on ebb tide- Barges boarded by plaintiffs and made fast - Barges damaged by striking buttresses of bridges-Risk of further serious damage if barges not secured -One barge holed, cargo being damaged-Hole plugged, preventing further damage-No other assistance immediately available-Personal risk to plaintiffs-Salvage services admitted -Alleged exaggerated claim.