COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA v. ASIATIC STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LTD., AND OTHERS. (THE "RIVER LODDON.")*

[1955] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 503

HIGH COURT OF AUSTRALIA.

Before Judge A. R. Taylor.

Australia - Shipping - Collision - Limitation of liability - Australian Government ship engaged in trade - Negligent navigation admitted-Calculation of limitation sum- Meaning of "pounds"-Whether English or Australian - Rate of interest - Right of registered Australian Government ship to limitation-Qualified admission of liability- Effect-Colonial Courts of Admiralty Act, 1890, Sect. 2-Merchant Shipping Act, 1894, Sects. 503, 741-Merchant Shipping Act, 1906, Sect. 80.