THE "INDUNA" (OWNERS) v. PORT OF LONDON AUTHORITY

(1944) 78 Ll.L.Rep. 515

ADMIRALTY DIVISION.

Before Mr. Justice Pilcher.

Dock authority-Submerged object in dock- Bottom damage to ship-Proof of damage -Claim by plaintiffs against Port of London Authority in respect of damage sustained by steamship Induna in Canada Dock-Admission by Authority that steamer struck submerged wreck of barge and that they were liable for the bottom damage sustained thereby-Denial that certain damage to propeller and to tail-shaft were incurred at the same time- Expert evidence as to cause of cracks in tail-shaft - Fatigue - Inference to be drawn from nature of damage.