THE "ALENQUER" (COLLISION ACTION). THE "RENE" (SALVAGE CLAIM).

[1955] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 101

ADMIRALTY DIVISION.

Before Mr. Justice Willmer, sitting with Capt. W. R. Chaplin (Elder Brother of Trinity House).

Collision - Salvage operations - Seamanship - Vessel drifting with engines broken down in high wind off Portuguese coast-Services by request-Collision during unsuccessful attempt by salvors to take vessel in tow-Whether vessel drifted on to salving vessel or was run into owing to astern action taken by salving vessel-Voluntary acceptance of risk- Policy of leniency towards salvors-Liability of salvors for collision damage. Salvage - Negligence of salvors - Request for assistance - Collision during unsuccessful attempt to establish towage connection- Resultant damage to each vessel-"Engaged services" not affecting ultimate preservation -Trivial services-Forfeiture of right to reward-Liability of salvors for collision damage-Policy of leniency towards salvors. Practice-Summons for directions-Presence of particular witness not provided for-Costs of calling witness refused.