THE "CRESCENCE."

(1950) 84 Ll.L.Rep. 15

ADMIRALTY DIVISION.

Before Mr. Justice Willmer, sitting with Commodore T. L. Owen and Captain W. R. Chaplin, Elder Brethren of Trinity House.

Salvage-Engines broken down-Anchor dropped close to lee shore-Wind of gale force-Dragging-Services rendered by harbour tug Souter to motor vessel Crescence in North Sea - Crescence drifting off Seaham Harbour after breakdown of engines-Bad weather- Dropping of anchor to prevent drift towards shore-Request for assistance through wireless station-Locating of Crescence by Souter-Lifeboat and another vessel already standing by- Dispute as to degree of danger- Towage connection established between Crescence and Souter with aid of lifeboat -Towage to Sunderland, distance of eight miles, occupying about four hours.