THE "STONEDALE NO. 1."

[1955] 2 Lloyd's Rep. 9

HOUSE OF LORDS.

Before Viscount Simonds, Lord Morton of Henryton, Lord Tucker, Lord Keith of Avonholm and Lord Somervell of Harrow.

Limitation of liability - Wreck-raising expenses - Expenses incurred by canal company - Negligent navigation of ship - Sinking after grounding - Cost of raising wreck - Right of shipowners to limit - Statutory right of canal company to recover such expenses under Private Act - Applicability of Public General Act - "Injury or damage" - "Loss or damage . . . caused to property or rights of any kind . . . by reason of the improper navigation or management of the ship" - Manchester Ship Canal Act, 1897, Sect. 9 - Manchester Ship Canal Act, 1936, Sect. 32 - Merchant Shipping (Liability of Shipowners and Others) Act, 1900, Sects. 1, 3.