THE "WILLIAM STROUD."

(1942) 74 Ll.L.Rep. 223

COURT OF SESSION.

Before Lord Robertson.

Collision - Anchored vessel - Colliding vessel trawling - Look-out - Visibility - Collision between steam drifter Cat's Eye and steam trawler William Stroud - Cat's Eye at anchor; William Stroud trawling - No lights on Cat's Eye - Side lights being exhibited by William Stroud - Both vessels within prohibited area - Cat's Eye not seen by William Stroud until collision unavoidable - Absence of look-out on Cat's Eye - Special duty upon Cat's Eye, bearing in mind her position, to keep constant look-out.