THE "FIRETHORN."

(1947) 81 Ll.L.Rep. 178

ADMIRALTY DIVISION.

Before Mr. Justice Willmer, sitting with Captain G. Curteis and Captain T. L. Owen, Elder Brethren of Trinity House.

Salvage - Derelict - Services rendered by fishery patrol vessel Charles Maciver to steamship Firethorn in Morecambe Bay -Firethorn found abandoned, with a list to starboard and with seas breaking over her hatches-Boarded with difficulty by members of crew of Charles Maciver - Towage connection established between vessels, tow being commenced towards Fleetwood-Parting of tow ropes during towage - Steam raised on Firethorn by crew from Charles Maciver-Trimming of cargo of asbestos sheeting, which had shifted bodily to starboard - Heavy weather - Grave risk of capsizing or of being driven ashore-Services lasting 20 hours-Apportionment of award.