REARDON SMITH LINE, LTD. v. AUSTRALIAN WHEAT BOARD.

[1953] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 131

AUSTRALIA.SUPREME COURT OF WESTERNAUSTRALIA.

Before Mr. Justice Wolff.

Charter-party - "Safe wharves as ordered" - Ship ordered to proceed to certain berth - Berth not generally unsafe but rendered unsafe by reason of absence of hauling-off buoy and waling-piece - Deterioration in weather - Damage to ship and wharf - Liability of voyage charterers - Alleged failure by master to take steps to avoid damage.