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CLYDE NAVIGATION TRUSTEES v. "BARON VERNON" (OWNERS OF).

(1927) 27 Ll L Rep 33

COURT OF SESSION.

Before the Lord Justice Clerk, Lord Ormidale, Lord Hunter and Lord Anderson.

Rivers - Removal of wreck by Authority (River Clyde)-Steamship sunk in fairway after collision with steamship M. -Admitted liability of M.-Expenses incurred by Authority in removal- Remedies in rem and in personam against innocent owner-Liability for (1) widening of channel by dredging; (2) removal of siltation by dredging; (3) marine and employers' insurance; and (4) watching and lighting-Depreciation and interest on cost of Authority's plant-Whether prime cost or present day value to be reckoned- Clyde Navigation (Amendment) Act, 1868, Sect. 33 - Clyde Navigation Act, 1899, Sect. 49-Construction.

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