THE "GUSTY" AND THE "DANIEL M."

(1940) 67 Ll.L.Rep. 104

ADMIRALTY DIVISION.

Before Mr. Justice Bucknill, sitting with Capt. W. R. Chaplin, Elder Brother of Trinity House.

Collision-Double collision-Novus actus interveniens-Collision between first defendants' steam tug Gusty and second defendants' motor vessel Daniel M. in Greenwich Reach, River Thames-Gusty proceeding up river with laden petrol barge in tow- Daniel M. emerging from south side of river to get on to down-river heading- Contact between stem of Daniel M. and port side of Gusty-Gusty's side penetrated-Plaintiffs' motor launch Daphne, bound up river, rounded head to tide to go to assistance of Gusty, taking up a position off Gusty's starboard bow-Daniel M. backed out from hole in Gusty's side, Gusty coming ahead and colliding with Daphne - Admitted liability of Daniel M. for collision with Gusty-Whether Daniel M. liable for damage to Daphne-Respective duties of Daniel M. and Daphne-Duty owed by Daphne to render assistance- Whether a mere volunteer-Maritime Conventions Act, 1911, Sect. 6.