THE "SAN DEMETRIO."

(1941) 69 Ll L Rep 5

ADMIRALTY DIVISION.

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

Salvage - War - Abandonment of ship under orders of master-Return of part of crew as salvors-British tanker San Demetrio, petrol laden, on fire after attack by enemy surface raider in Atlantic Ocean - Vessel abandoned under orders of master, crew leaving in three lifeboats-Vessel, still on fire, boarded by occupants of one lifeboat two days later-Vessel, in critical condition, without wireless, steam steering gear or instruments of navigation - Danger of explosion-Fires extinguished - Heavy weather - Vessel brought in safety 700 miles to Ireland, with most of her cargo intact, services occupying six days-Apportionment of award between salvors-Certificated and uncertificated members of crew.