THE "HANS HOTH."

[1952] 2 Lloyd's Rep. 341

ADMIRALTY DIVISION.

Before Mr. Justice Willmer, sitting with Captain C. St. G. Glasson and Captain G. P. McCraith, Elder Brethren of Trinity House.

Limitation of Liability - Actual fault or privity of owner - Collision at entrance to Dover Harbour - German ship in charge of compulsory pilot - German master (part owner) at engine control on bridge - Admitted negligence of pilot - Disregard of local signal - Duty of master to pilot - Test of blameworthiness - Onus of proof.