GAWTRY v. WALTONS WHARFINGERS & STORAGE LTD.
[1971] 2 Lloyd's Rep. 489
COURT OF APPEAL
Before Lord Justice Salmon, Lord Justice Buckley and Lord Justice Orr
Negligence - Duty of care - Mate of barge drowned when barge foundered due to fouling of propeller by rope - Whether skipper negligent in deciding to sail in bad weather conditions-No possibility of dropping anchor -Advice by Nautical Assessor accepted by Judge.