THE "ITHAKA."

(1939) 64 Ll L Rep 141

ADMIRALTY DIVISION.

Before Mr. Justice Bucknill.

Salvage-Arbitration-Stay of proceedings-Stranding of steamship Ithaka in Dardanelles in Turkish territorial waters-Salvage monopoly of T. Co.-Lloyd's Standard Form of Salvage Agreement signed by master-Vessel salved and taken to Istanbul-Security lodged in accordance with form-Vessel released by salvors - Action subsequently commenced in Turkish Courts by shipowners to set aside salvage agreement, it being alleged that it was signed by the master under duress-Motion by shipowners that arbitration proceedings be stayed pending the hearing of the action brought in the Turkish Courts.