THE "HELENA MARGARETA."

(1939) 63 Ll L Rep 64

ADMIRALTY DIVISION.

Before Mr. Justice Bucknill, sitting with Captain P. N. Layton, an Elder Brother of Trinity House.

Salvage-Services rendered by motor boat King John to steamship Helena Margareta, holed after collision with unknown vessel off Goodwin Sands - Foggy weather-Vessel on being reached found to be in tow (stern first) of two salvage tugs - No crew or lights on board-Vessel manned by five of crew of motor boat - Services rendered in making fast after tow ropes parted and in co-ordinating assistance provided by tugs - Vessel safely beached, services lasting no more than six hours-Danger of sinking in fairway.