THE "KYLEMOUNT."

(1943) 77 Ll L Rep 320

ADMIRALTY DIVISION.

Before Lord Merriman (President), sitting with Captain W. E. Crumplin and Captain C. St. G. Glasson, Elder Brethren of Trinity House.

Collision-Convoy-Vessel leaving convoy- Look-out - Lights - Collision between steamships Sherwood and Kylemount in North Sea-Vessels in same south-bound convoy, Sherwood being at rear of starboard column-Kylemount originally in port column-Allegation that she slowed down and took up her position at rear of starboard column in order to make her turn to Middlesbrough at the recognised point - Starboarding by Kylemount - Whistle faulty-Incapable of giving distinct signal-Kylemount sighted by Sherwood crossing her course at distance of about three cables-Dispute as to lights shown by Kylemount-Admission by Kylemount that she was three-quarters to blame.