THE "PHAROS."

(1930) 36 Ll L Rep 189

ADMIRALTY DIVISION.

Before Mr. Justice Hill, sitting with Captain A. H. Ryley and Captain W. E. Crumplin, Elder Brethren of Trinity House.

Salvage-Services rendered by steamship Marchioness of Bute to disabled tug Pharos off the coast of Portugal-23 miles towage to Lisbon, occupying 11 hours-Short and comparatively small service-Risk to towing vessel if hawser parts-Disabled vessel in track of shipping-Evidence that, danger not being acute, other vessels had declined to assist-"Awards must not be on such a basis that all other ships would be encouraged to proceed on their voyages rather than render assistance to a vessel wanting to be towed"-£1070 (including £70 for loss of gear and port charges) awarded on salved value of £27,000.