WILLIS v. HARRY FRANKLIN, LTD., AND EAST ANGLIAN FISH SELLING COMPANY, LTD.; WING v. SAME. (THE "MAGNOLIA.")

[1955] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 417

ADMIRALTY DIVISION.

Before Mr. Justice Willmer, sitting with Captain G. C. H. Noakes, Elder Brother of Trinity House.

Ship-Unseaworthiness-Sinking of trawler-Loss of life-Claim by dependants of deck-hand and of skipper-Res ipsa loquitur-No evidence of sea peril-Alleged negligence of owners and/or skipper-Evidence of detects due to wear and tear-Ship not entered in classification society-Duty of owners- Alleged failure by skipper to take proper care for his own safety and that of his crew.