THE "NAROCZ."

(1940) 67 Ll L Rep 301

ADMIRALTY DIVISION.

Before Mr. Justice Langton, sitting with Captain P. N. Layton and Captain W. E. Crumplin, Elder Brethren of Trinity House.

Collision-Anchored vessels-Moving from anchorage-Collision between British steamship Kentwood and Polish steamship Narocz in Downs-Kentwood lying to anchor, heading E. by N. 12 N.; Narocz lying to anchor, heading N.N.E. about two lengths to starboard of Kentwood-Steps taken by both vessels to get under way - Starboard helm action taken by Kentwood across bows of Narocz, Kentwood being set down by tide on to stem of Narocz- Kentwood beached in sinking condition -Engines of Narocz put astern when she became aware that the Kentwood was bearing down upon her-Whether Narocz was negligent in coming ahead and whether she should have taken any further steps to avoid collision.