Lloyd's Law Reports

Professor Robert Merkin KC; Dr Johanna Hjalmarsson

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PORT OF LONDON AUTHORITY v. UNION LIGHTERAGE COMPANY, LTD., AND WILLIAM WATKINS, LTD.

(1949) 83 Ll L Rep 103

MAYOR'S AND CITY OF LONDONCOURT.

Before Judge A. Ralph Thomas.

Negligent navigation-Damage to pierhead -Barges collected at entrance to King George V Dock waiting to enter lock- First defendants' barge Solway, having been cast off from her tug, made fast to another barage-Solway in collision with, and causing damage to, pierhead -Claim by P.L.A. - Plea by first defendants that Solway was forced out of position by manoeuvres of second defendants' tug Tanga, which with her tow was also waiting to enter lock- Evidence that lighterman in charge of Solway was on board another barge when Solway commenced to move.

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