THE "FERRANTI" AND THE "BORDER FIRTH."

(1933) 47 Ll.L.Rep. 286

ADMIRALTY DIVISION.

Before Mr. Justice Langton, sitting with Nautical Assessors.

Collision between barges (in tow of tug Mincing Lane) and steamship Ferranti in Gallions Reach, River Thames- Mincing Lane bound up; Ferranti bound down-Allegation by Ferranti that collision was due to negligent navigation of steamship Border Firth, which was overtaking the tug and tow and collided with the Ferranti, deflecting her course into the tug and tow-Congestion on northern side- Flood tide - Dispute as to place of collision-Look - out-Speeds-Thames By-laws, 1914-1926, Rules 33, 36