THE "COLLINGBOURNE."

(1949) 83 Ll.L.Rep. 370

ADMIRALTY DIVISION.

Before Mr. Justice Pilcher, sitting with Captain W. E. Crumplin and Captain D. Dunn, Elder Brethren of Trinity House.

Collision-Fog-Excessive speed-Failure to stop engines on hearing vessel forward of beam-Collision between steamships Easton and Collingbourne off Flamborough Head - Vessels approaching on almost opposite courses - Collingbourne sighted by Easton two to three points on port bow, at distance of about 300 ft., and crossing from port to starboard-Hard-a-starboard and full astern action by Easton-Easton sighted by Collingbourne two to three points on starboard bow, at distance of about 300 ft., and crossing from starboard to port-Full astern action by Collingbourne- Impact between stem of Collingbourne and port side of Easton at angle of six points leading aft on Easton-Dispute as to whether vessels altered course before sighting each other-Collision Regulations, Art. 16.