THE "MAASDAM."

(1942) 73 Ll L Rep 27

ADMIRALTY DIVISION.

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

Collision - Helm action - Speed - Collision between steamships Anthea and Maasdam in Atlantic-Anthea, in convoy, on course of N. 35 E.; Maasdam on course of 238 deg.-Maasdam seen by Anthea about point on starboard bow-Hard-a-port helm action immediately taken by Anthea, vessel sounding her whistle and switching on her lights-Port helm action taken by Maasdam, followed soon afterwards by hard-a-starboard helm action at speed-Whistle signals sounded-Contact between port bow of Maasdam and starboard side of Anthea at angle of about four points leading forward on Anthea-Anthea sunk.