GRAHAM AND OTHERS v. DUNCAN.
(1950) 84 Lloyd's Rep. 386
KING'S BENCH DIVISION.(DIVISIONAL COURT.)
Before Lord Goddard (Lord Chief Justice), Mr. Justice Hilbery and Mr. Justice Byrne.
Merchant Shipping Act, 1894-Passenger steamer-Passengers-B.O.T. survey certificate-Use of ship for particular purpose on particular occasion- Respondents' motor fishing vessels used for pleasure trip-Carriage of more than 12 passengers from Berwick to H.M. cruiser off shore-No fares or wages paid-Ships, normally used for fishing, without B.O.T. survey certificate for carriage of passengers- Owners convicted of offence against Sect. 271 (1)-Conviction quashed by learned Recorder - Case stated - Merchant Shipping Act, 1894, Sects. 267, 271, 743-Merchant Shipping Act, 1906, Sect. 21.