Lloyd's Law Reports

Professor Robert Merkin KC; Dr Johanna Hjalmarsson

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ANGLO-DANUBIAN TRANSPORT COMPANY, LTD. v. MINISTRY OF FOOD.

(1949) 83 Ll.L.Rep. 137

KING'S BENCH DIVISION.

Before Mr. Justice Devlin.

Charter-party - Nominated discharging berth-Diversion of ship by charterers to another berth - Loss of additional freight - Right of shipowners to damages-Charter of plaintiffs' ship by defendants for voyage from Dutch port to London, "above bridges if required" -Master ordered to proceed to New Hibernia Wharf (above London Bridge) for discharge - Arrival off wharf - Master then ordered to proceed to Hay's Dock (below London Bridge) for discharge -Freight payable in accordance with Chamber of Shipping schedule - "Above bridges Thames plus 2s. 3d. per ton"-Right of shipowners to payment of freight at "above bridges" rate- Alleged waiver by master.

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