THE "VASNA."

(1943) 77 Ll L Rep 74

ADMIRALTY DIVISION.

Before Mr. Justice Bucknill, sitting with Captain W. E. Crumplin and Captain T. L. Owen, Elder Brethren of Trinity House.

Collision-Crossing vessels-Look-out-Speeds -Helm action-Collision between steamship Miriam Thomas and hospital ship Vasna in Irish Channel-Miriam Thomas on course of 285 deg.; Vasna, fully lighted in accordance with Geneva Convention, on course of 353 deg.-Masthead and red lights of Miriam Thomas sighted by Vasna, which was proceeding at 13 knots, two points on starboard bow-Hard-a-port helm action taken by Vasna, port engine being put full astern-Glancing blow between stem of Vasna and port side forward of Miriam Thomas, which was afterwards struck by Vasna's starboard propeller-Miriam Thomas sunk with all hands-Duty of Miriam Thomas-Onus of proof of negligence against Miriam Thomas-Dispute as to weather conditions -Collision Regulations, Art. 21.