THE "FRAMLINGTON COURT."

(1943) 77 Ll L Rep 478

ADMIRALTY DIVISION.

Before Mr. Justice Bucknill, sitting with Captain W. E. Crumplin, Elder Brother of Trinity House.

Salvage-Services rendered by tugs George V., Hendon, Wearmouth and Gt. Emperor and by River Tyne pilot to steamship Framlington Court-Framlington Court damaged by collision off entrance to River Tyne-Engine-room and stokehold flooded and rudder jammed-Ship put ashore on Herd Sands (where she was patched and pumped out by other salvors) and later towed to berth in River Tyne-Difficult towage-Dangerous condition of ship-No serious danger to tugs-Services also rendered by tug Amsterdam (her claim being settled for £1750)-Other claims settled for £3500-Salved values: £85,000 -Awards: George V., £2500; Hendon, £2000; Wearmouth, £1750; Gt. Emperor, £800; pilot, £300.