THE "HERTHA."

(1940) 67 Ll L Rep 370

ADMIRALTY DIVISION.

Before Mr. Justice Langton, sitting with Captain H. C. Birnie and Captain R. L. F. Hubbard, Elder Brethren of Trinity House.

Salvage-Services rendered by tugs Blazer and Standard Rose, by examination steamer Lass O'Doune, by pilot cutters Barrian and Queen Mother, and by pilot to Norwegian steamship Hertha in Bristol Channel-Hertha damaged by collision-Vessel in serious though not imminent danger-Vessel beached, towed farther up the beach on subsequent tides, temporarily repaired, and then towed off the bench and escorted to Walton Bay-Ample assistance immediately available-Absence of risk to salving vessels - Pilot's services discussed - Salved values: £25,724 - Awards: Blazer and Standard Rose, £1100; Barrian, £150; Lass O'Doune, £600; Queen Mother, £700; pilot, £150 -Separate representation of Barrian and plaintiff pilot (on board Barrian) refused.