THE "EFFRA."

(1936) 55 Ll.L.Rep. 362

ADMIRALTY DIVISION.

Sir Boyd Merriman (President), sitting with Captain A. H. Ryley and Captain G. Curteis, Elder Brethren of Trinity House.

Collision between Portuguese steamship Cunene and British steamship Effra off Flamborough Head in dense fog- Cunene bound north; Effra bound south -Unreliability of documentary and oral evidence on both sides-Speeds- Collision Regulations, Art. 16. Damages-Master and crew of Effra taken on board Cunene after collision-Effra abandoned under impression that she was sinking-Vessel and cargo subsequently salved by other vessels-Claim by Effra to be indemnified against salvage remuneration and expenses- Whether damage flowing from collision -Alleged failure of Cunene to stand by-Contention by Cunene that they were not requested to stand by- Whether, in absence of request, Cunene under absolute duty to stand by- Merchant Shipping Act, 1894, Sect. 422.