THE "SHELBRIT IV."

(1944) 78 Ll L Rep 50

ADMIRALTY DIVISION.

Before Mr. Justice Pilcher, sitting with Captain W. R. Chaplin and Captain C. St. George Glasson, Elder Brethren of Trinity House.

Negligent navigation-Damage to ship-Ships lashed together-Bumping-Government motor vessel Shelbrit IV (water-boat) lashed alongside plaintiffs' motor vessel Rosewood, anchored in Reykjavik Roads- Anchors of Rosewood foul of each other- Assistance rendered by tug while anchors freed-Rolling of vessels in heavy swell -Bumping damage to both Rosewood and Shelbrit IV-Mutual duties and responsibilities -War situation justifying taking some slight degree of risk-Action brought by owners of Rosewood against naval officer in charge of Shelbrit IV-No counterclaim or cross-action by Admiralty -Right of plaintiffs to recover half damages-Maritime Conventions Act, 1911.