BROSTROM & SON v. DREYFUS & CO.

(1932) 44 Ll L Rep 136

KING'S BENCH DIVISION.

Before Mr. Justice Roche.

Charter-party- Safe port- Vessel ordered to Londonderry (a port not excluded by the charter-party)- Vessel of such length that river bends made the port unsafe without tug assistance - No tugs available at Londonderry - Tugs ordered from Clyde - Whether expense should be borne by shipowners- Finding of umpire that Londonderry was not a safe port within the meaning of the charter-party for that particular vessel; that it was reasonable and necessary for tugs to be brought from the Clyde; and that that expense should be borne by the charterers - Case stated