THE "MARGA."

(1942) 72 Ll L Rep 268

ADMIRALTY DIVISION.

Before Mr. Justice Langton, sitting with Captain W. E. Crumplin and Captain R. L. F. Hubbard, Elder Brethren of Trinity House.

Collision- Anchorage- Vessels proceeding from anchorage to form convoy- Collision between steamships Foam Queen and Marga in Largo Bay- Further collision between Foam Queen and steamship Mathilda- Instructions to weigh anchor and proceed given by Foam Queen (commodore ship)- Foam Queen turned on to course of S.S.E. and intending to pass under stern of Mathilda - Marga proceeding ahead from her anchored heading of E.N.E.- Red of Marga open on starboard bow of Foam Queen- Contact between port bow of Marga and starboard quarter of Foam Queen- Further contact between starboard bow of Foam Queen and port side of Mathilda (still at anchor)- Respective duties - Whether Marga under obligation to keep out of way of Foam Queen as commodore vessel- Application of Collision Regulations in absence of special instructions- Duty of Marga to keep her course and speed - Whether she took such action as would "best aid to avert collision"- Collision Regulations, Arts. 19, 21, 22, 27, 29.