Lloyd's Law Reports

Professor Robert Merkin KC; Dr Johanna Hjalmarsson

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THE "MEANTICUT."

(1935) 53 Ll L Rep 145

ADMIRALTY DIVISION.

Before Sir Boyd Merriman (President), sitting with Captain A. H. Ryley and Captain C. E. Homan, Elder Brethren of Trinity House.

Collision between barge Aster, in tow of tug Queen Philippa, and American steamship Meanticut, in tow of tugs, in Limehouse Reach, River Thames- Aster sunk - Queen Philippa bound down river; Meanticut bound up river -Meanticut, rounding bend in river under starboard wheel, running off her way preparatory to entering Surrey Commercial Docks - Dispute as to manoeuvres of Queen Philippa-Vessels green to green on sighting one another -Starboard helm signals blown by Meanticut and her tugs-Failure of Meanticut to respond to her helm action.

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