Lloyd's Law Reports

Professor Robert Merkin KC; Dr Johanna Hjalmarsson

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THE "ELLEN M." (OWNERS) v. GREAT YARMOUTH PORT AND HAVEN COMMISSIONERS (THE "ELLEN M.")

[1967] 2 Lloyd's Rep. 247

ADMIRALTY DIVISION

Before Mr. Justice Brandon, sitting with Captain R. N. Mayo and Captain F. W. White, Elder Brethren of Trinity House, as Nautical Assessors

Negligent navigation - Bascule bridge struck by vessel - Whether master negligent in attempting to pass through bridge - Contributory negligence of bridgemaster in operating bridge - Liability of shipowners. Negligence - Bascule bridge operated erratically - Whether cause of vessel colliding with bridge - Liability of port authority - Law Reform (Contributory Negligence) Act, 1945.

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