THE "ROYAL EAGLE."

(1950) 84 Ll L Rep 543

ADMIRALTY DIVISION.

Before Mr. Justice Pilcher, sitting with Commodore T. L. Owen, Elder Brother of Trinity House.

Negligent navigation-Excessive speed in River Thames - Wash - Bumping of vessel at berth-Onus of proof-Plaintiffs' steamship Braywood moored at quay in Long Reach-Ebb tide- Braywood taking ground forward- Defendants' paddle steamship Royal Eagle bound up Long Reach-Alleged excessive speed of Royal Eagle, causing wash resulting in bumping of Braywood on ground-No proof of damage to other vessels or moorings- Bottom damage to Braywood discovered two months later upon drydocking for annual survey-Draught of Braywood-Depth of water at quay- Evidence of movement of Braywood- Probable cause.