THE "OCEAN HOUND."

(1950) 84 Ll L Rep 5

ADMIRALTY DIVISION.

Before Mr. Justice Willmer.

Salvage - Stranding - Lifeboatmen as salvors-Services rendered by lifeboat to motor yacht Ocean Hound stranded near Dungeness-Request for assistance in refloating-Ebb tide-Danger to yacht-Liability of lifeboatmen for damage to lifeboat-Expenses incurred in rendering services-Application by salvors for judgment in default of appearance by owner of yacht, and for order for sale-Yacht valued at £1500- Expenses incurred by salvors estimated at £36-Award: £186-Order for sale made-Costs awarded on High Court scale.