THE "WAZIRISTAN."
[1953] 2 Lloyd's Rep. 361
ADMIRALTY DIVISION.
Before Mr. Justice Willmer, sitting with Commodore R. L. F. Hubbard and Captain R. J. Galpin, Elder Brethren of Trinity House.
Negligent navigation-Hampering-Grounding in river causing obstruction-Excessive draught -Grounding of following vessel-Chain of causation-Compulsory pilotage area (Iraq)- Alleged negligence of ship's agent; of master; of pilot-Liability of shipowners for pilot's negligence-Iraqi law.