THE "FERRIBY."

(1947) 81 Ll.L.Rep. 246

ADMIRALTY DIVISION.

Before Mr. Justice Willmer, sitting with Captain C. St. G. Glasson, Elder Brother of Trinity House.

Salvage-River-Fire-Services rendered by tugs Crown Diamond, Racia, Vincia, Sun V, Sun XI and New Stormcock to steamship Ferriby in River Thames - Cargo of "paperside runs" and sulphide pulp on fire in No. 1 hold-Water pumped into hold by tugs-Hoses played on decks and plating - Fire-fighting operations taken over by firefloats-Useful though small services - Salved values: Ship, £107,000; freight, £20,400 - Government cargo: £93,000-Awards: Crown Diamond, £1000; Racia, £750; Vincia, £400; Sun V, £350; Sun XI, £650; New Stormcock, £600-Intimation that award would not have been increased had Government cargo been taken into account.

-Costs-Admission of facts-Facts in issue-Duty of parties to avoid unnecessary costs.