CRANFIELD BROS., LTD. v. TATEM STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LTD.

(1939) 64 Ll L Rep 264

KING'S BENCH DIVISION.

Before Mr. Justice Hilbery.

Bill of lading-Damage to cargo of wheat-Unseaworthiness or perils of the sea-Latent defect - Wheat shipped in good order and condition at Vancouver -Found damaged by sea water upon discharge in London-Survey to ascertain cause of damage-Discovery of leaky rivet, due to corrosion - Whether shipowners exercised due diligence to make the vessel seaworthy at the commencement of the voyage - Evidence of previous classification surveys and of examinations in dry dock and before loading-Defective rivet in area peculiarly susceptible to panting damage - Whether creating a special duty of inspection of rivets in vicinity-Canadian Water-Carriage of Goods Act, 1936, Schedule, Art. IV, r.1, r.2 (c), (P).