THE "HEBE."

(1947) 81 Ll.L.Rep. 285

ADMIRALTY DIVISION.

Before Mr. Justice Pilcher, sitting with Commodore A. S. Mackay and Captain G. C. H. Noakes, Elder Brethren of Trinity House.

Collision-Routeing instructions - Look-out -Use of detection apparatus-Helm action-Failure to take off way-Collision between H.M.S. St. Cathan (converted trawler) and Dutch steamship Hebe off South Carolina-Ships sighted by each other close to-Lights of St. Cathan switched on just before collision-Porting by St. Cathan-Impact between stem of Hebe and starboard side of St. Cathan- Both ships sunk-Whether Hebe failed to comply with routeing instructions-Alleged negligence of St. Cathan in failing to make proper use of her detection apparatus; in porting before the position and course of Hebe was ascertained; and in failing to take off her way immediately she became aware of presence of Hebe-Action brought by St. Cathan against Hebe-No counterclaim by Hebe-Arrangement between parties that Hebe should be treated as though she had counterclaimed-Costs -Discretion of Court.