Lloyd's Law Reports

Professor Robert Merkin KC; Dr Johanna Hjalmarsson

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THE "FREETOWN."

(1947) 81 Ll.L.Rep. 487

ADMIRALTY DIVISION.

Before Mr. Justice Willmer, sitting with Captain W. E. Crumplin, Elder Brother of Trinity House.

Salvage - River - Services rendered by tugs Sun XVII, Tanga, Cervia, Kenia, Napia and Contest to motor vessel Freetown in Northfleet Hope, River Thames-Ship inward bound with cargo, aground on south bank at high water during spring tides- Towed off at next high water-Short service -Risk to tugs-Salved values: £461,906- Awards: Sun XVII, £750; Tanga, £1000; Cervia, £1000; Kenia, £850; Napia, £1250 (including £72 damage); Contest, £1300 (including £667 damage)-Discussion concerning alleged excessive bail demand.

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