Lloyd's Law Reports

Professor Robert Merkin KC; Dr Johanna Hjalmarsson

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THE "EILEEN SIOCHT."

(1948) 82 Ll.L.Rep. 128

ADMIRALTY DIVISION.

Before Mr. Justice Willmer, sitting with Commodore R. L. F. Hubbard, Elder Brother of Trinity House.

Salvage-Towage or salvage - Pilotage - Services rendered by plaintiffs' motor launch Ferry Nymph and pilot boat Trio to motor yacht Eileen Siocht in Poole Bay-Boarding by pilot for purpose of pilotage to Poole Quay-Pilot informed by engineer that engines were not working satisfactorily - Trio requested by pilot to stand by-Breakdown of engines - Discussion between pilot and owner (who was on board) as to steps to be taken - Possibility of anchoring for purpose of effecting repairs-Risk of grounding-Evidence of weather and of tidal set - Yacht towed to Poole Quay-Whether salvage or towage.

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