THE "SEDULITY."

(1943) 77 Ll L Rep 4

ADMIRALTY DIVISION.

Before Mr. Justice Bucknill, sitting with Captain A. H. Ryley and Captain W. R. Chaplin, Elder Brethren of Trinity House.

Salvage-War-Air attack-Services rendered by motor vessel Charles M. to motor vessel Sedulity in North Sea-Sedulity attacked by enemy aircraft-Engines and steering gear deranged-Charles M. lashed alongside after unsuccessful attempts at towage by hawser-Damage to Charles M. during towage-Protection given by balloon and guns of Charles M.-Towage across sands to less dangerous position-Additional risk to Charles M. from enemy action while encumbered by tow-Right of naval gunner to participate in award-Salved values: £40,970-Award: £2800 (including £1500 damage to Charles M.)-Tender of £3000-Defendants awarded costs after date of tender.