BERNHARD BLUMENFELD KOMMANDIT GESELLSCHAFT AUF AKTIEN v. SHEAF STEAM SHIPPING COMPANY, LTD

(1938) 62 Ll L Rep 175

KING'S BENCH DIVISION.

Before Mr. Justice Branson.

Bill of lading-Loss of coal cargo-Ship sunk with all hands off Dogger Bank-Unseaworthiness or perils of the sea-Ship admitted structurally seaworthy on sailing from the Tyne-Allegation by cargo-owners that vessel was unseaworthy by reason of the manner in which her cargo was stowed-Contention that cargo, by reason of bad stowage, shifted during voyage, causing list-Evidence of method of stowage-Reports of weather conditions-Onus of proof of seaworthiness-Carriage of Goods by Sea Act, 1924, Schedule, Art. IV.