WESTWICK STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LTD. v. PELAW MAIN COLLIERIES, LTD. (THE "ANDELLE").

(1938) 62 Ll L Rep 260

ADMIRALTY DIVISION.

Before Sir Boyd Merriman (President), sitting with Captain A. S. Mackay and Captain R. L. F. Hubbard, Elder Brethren of Trinity House.

Negligence-Bad berth - Propeller damage sustained by plaintiffs' steamship in leaving defendants' berth in River Tyne -Allegation that damage was due to an abnormal obstruction in berth-Duty of berth-owners to ascertain that berth is reasonably safe or to warn user that condition of berth is unknown - Evidence of formation of berth - Surveyor's reports-Pilot's knowledge of ridge in berth.