THE "PORT NICHOLSON."

(1938) 62 Ll L Rep 92

ADMIRALTY DIVISION.

Before Sir Boyd Merriman (President), sitting with Captain A. S. Mackay and Captain G. Curteis, Elder Brethren of Trinity House.

River-Turning in river-Collision between tug Ocean Cock and steamship Port Nicholson in Gravesend Reach, River Thames-Tug sunk with loss of four lives-Tug, bound down, turning to cross river under port helm; Port Nicholson bound down-Contact between stem of Port Nicholson and port side of tug - Duty of tug in such circumstances-Signal of four and two sounded, followed by starboard helm signal when athwart-Look-out-Port of London River By-laws, 1914-1934, Rules 23, 34. Signals - Tug athwart river during process of turning - Starboard helm signal sounded - Indication to vessels proceedings up and down river.