THE "TUDOR PRINCE."

(1947) 81 Ll L Rep 62

ADMIRALTY DIVISION.

Before Lord Merriman (President), sitting with Commodore R. L. F. Hubbard and Captain W. E. Crumplin, Elder Brethren of Trinity House.

Salvage-Services rendered by tugs Alfred and Wapping to steamship Tudor Prince in Irish Sea-Engines broken down-Request to ship's agents for tug assistance-Tugs Alfred and Wapping sent out from Liverpool, Tudor Prince being found and taken in tow about 11 hours later-Towage to Point Lynas (where Mersey pilot was picked up) and thence to Gladstone Dock (after a short delay owing to bad weather) -Services involving towage of about 70 miles and occupying about 26 hours - Weather worsening - Danger of drifting ashore - Meritorious service - Salved values: Ship, £150,000; Cargo, £220,000 -Awards: £1100 each tug.