THE "JAMES 59" AND THE "FOREMOST 49."

(1930) 38 Ll L Rep 172

ADMIRALTY DIVISION.

Before Mr. Justice Langton, sitting with Captain A. H. Ryley and Captain H. C. Birnie, Elder Brethren of Trinity House.

Salvage-Services rendered by trawlers Ardent, E. & F. and William Caldwell to dredger Foremost 49 and hopper James 59 off the Smalls-Dredger, originally in tow of hopper, broken adrift-Attempt to re-establish connection -Hopper's propeller fouled by tow rope - Hopper and dredger bumping together-Vessels separated and towed to Milford Haven-Possibility of vessels drifting ashore-Probability of other assistance being available-Position considered where salvor, at request, takes in tow the less valuable vessel-Values: hopper, £1836; dredger, £20,089-Awards: William Caldwell, £750; Ardent, £600; E. & F. £500.