THE "HELEN MOLLER."

(1944) 78 Ll.L.Rep. 288

ADMIRALTY DIVISION.

Before Mr. Justice Pilcher, sitting with Captain W. E. Crumplin and Captain T. L. Owen, Elder Brethren of Trinity House.

Collision - Harbour - Proceeding to berth -Overtaking-Collision between motor vessel Trevalgan and steamship Helen Moller in Port Said Harbour, followed by collision between Trevalgan and other vessels-Helen Moller, having left Suez Canal, taken in charge by tug to assist her to berth in Port Said Harbour-Tug cast off (for unexplained reason) during turn to port-Port anchor of Helen Moller dropped to assist turn-Position reached athwart channel when Trevalgan, which had been following Helen Moller, reached harbour-Course of Trevalgan obstructed by Helen Moller-Impact between port bow of Trevalgan and stern of Helen Moller, causing Trevalgan to fall off to starboard and collide with vessels moored at quay-Whether Trevalgan should have taken steps to avoid Helen Moller either by anchoring or by helm action-Fairway narrowed by reason of vessels moored at quay.