THE "CANADIAN TRANSPORT."

(1932) 42 Ll.L.Rep. 304

ADMIRALTY DIVISION.

Before Lord Merrivale (President).

Collision - Damages - Reference - Cargo damage - Motor vessel Christel Vinnen sunk in collision with steamship Canadian Transport in River Parana - Agreed blame: Christel Vinnen, 25 per cent.; Canadian Transport, 75 per cent. - Claim by owners of cargo on board Christel Vinnen against owners of Canadian Transport - Cargo discharged and taken to Buenos Aires - Another cargo purchased and shipped by plaintiffs in another chartered vessel - Original cargo eventually shipped - Loss to plaintiffs by interruption of business - Miscellaneous expenditure in handling of cargo, &c. - Unreasonable prolongation of time occupied in various transactions - Registrar's assessment of damages reduced.