Lloyd's Law Reports

Professor Robert Merkin KC; Dr Johanna Hjalmarsson

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THE "TUDOR PRINCE."

(1947) 81 Ll.L.Rep. 62

ADMIRALTY DIVISION.

Before Lord Merriman (President), sitting with Commodore R. L. F. Hubbard and Captain W. E. Crumplin, Elder Brethren of Trinity House.

Salvage-Services rendered by tugs Alfred and Wapping to steamship Tudor Prince in Irish Sea-Engines broken down-Request to ship's agents for tug assistance-Tugs Alfred and Wapping sent out from Liverpool, Tudor Prince being found and taken in tow about 11 hours later-Towage to Point Lynas (where Mersey pilot was picked up) and thence to Gladstone Dock (after a short delay owing to bad weather) -Services involving towage of about 70 miles and occupying about 26 hours - Weather worsening - Danger of drifting ashore - Meritorious service - Salved values: Ship, £150,000; Cargo, £220,000 -Awards: £1100 each tug.

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