THE "GUERNSEY COAST."

(1949) 83 Ll.L.Rep. 483

ADMIRALTY DIVISION.

Before Mr. Justice Pilcher, sitting with Captain C. St. G. Glasson, Elder Brother of Trinity House.

Salvage-Standing by-Services rendered by lifeboat Prudential to motor vessel Guernsey Coast off North Foreland- Rudder of Guernsey Coast damaged after bumping and dragging on Margate Sand-Bad weather-S O S signal-Request for tugs-Guernsey Coast found by Prudential after search -Dispute as to position where Guernsey Coast found-Whether Guernsey Coast in any danger-Claim by coxswain and crew of Prudential, it being alleged that Guernsey Coast, by reason of expert advice proffered, was enabled to reach position of safety to await tugs-Written acknowledgment of services given by master of Guernsey Coast.