THE "HELMSMAN."

(1950) 84 Ll L Rep 207

ADMIRALTY DIVISION.

Before Mr. Justice Pilcher, sitting with Captain W. E. Crumplin and Captain D. Dunn, Elder Brethren of Trinity House.

Salvage-Adrift in river-Proof of danger -Motor vessel Holberg moored at berth in River Tyne-Defendants' motor vessel Helmsman fast alongside Holberg for purpose of supplying fuel oil by pipe line-Moderate gale-Forward quay moorings of Holberg broken adrift-Arrival of plaintiffs' tugs to assist-Breaking adrift of Holberg's stern quay moorings-Risk of collision with vessels and/or property on south bank-Holberg (with Helmsman still fast alongside) towed by tugs to another berth, where she was safely moored with assistance of plaintiff foyboatmen- Discharge of oil into Holberg completed by Helmsman, after which Helmsman cast off and proceeded to her berth at Jarrow-Salvage services to Holberg admitted - Claim by plaintiffs to salvage award for services alleged to have been rendered to Helmsman.