THE "LOWTHER CASTLE" AND OTHERS.

(1941) 70 Ll L Rep 298

ADMIRALTY DIVISION.

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

Negligent navigation-Dock-Collision in lock of Royal Edward Dock, Avonmouth, between motor ketch Lewisman and steamship Lowther Castle - Both vessels entering lock for purpose of proceeding to sea - Lowther Castle brought into lock under control of forward and after tugs and tied up on western side, with her port side to lock side - After tug cast off - Lewisman, invited by dock authorities to enter lock, manoeuvred along east side of lock-Fresh breeze with squalls blowing on port side of Lowther Castle -Stern of Lowther Castle seen to be falling away from quay - Collision between starboard quarter of Lowther Castle and port side of Lewisman- Claim brought by Lewisman against Lowther Castle - Dock authorities joined as second defendants - Dispute as to position of Lowther Castle when Lewisman invited to enter-Duty of dock authorities in such circumstances -Whether Lowther Castle negligent.