THE "STANDALE."

(1938) 61 Ll.L.Rep. 223

ADMIRALTY DIVISION.

Before Mr. Justice Langton.

Bill of lading-Bad stowage (wheat in bulk and bags)-Unseaworthiness-Loss of defendants' vessel and cargo - Sudden development of list during voyage from Antwerp to Carthagena- Claim by cargo-owners - Contention that cargo was improperly stowed and that vessel was inadequately fitted for carriage of cargo - Onus of proof - Defence: that loss of vessel and cargo was due to perils of the sea-Evidence of condition of vessel, of the weather experienced, and of the method of stowage of the cargo - Merchant Shipping Act, 1894, Sect. 452 (1), Schedule 18 (1), (2), (3).