THE "PALACIO."

[1951] 2 Lloyd's Rep. 68

ADMIRALTY DIVISION.

Before Mr. Justice Willmer, sitting with Captain W. E. Crumplin, Elder Brother of Trinity House.

Salvage - River - Grounding - Services rendered by plaintiffs' tug Danube VI to motor vessel Palacio aground in River Thames-Breakdown of engines of Palacio while proceeding down river -Grounding by stern on north side just before high tide, heading substantially down river-Tugs Musca and Tayra engaged to tow her off-Head of Palacio towed to southward so that she lay, with her stern still aground, heading athwart river-Tugs unable to tow her clear-Additional assistance by Danube VI offered and accepted - Parting of tow rope of Danube VI on first making fast-Connection re-established, Palacio then being towed clear by efforts of all three tugs-Services of Danube VI occupying about 25 min.- Risk to Palacio-Evidence that structure of Palacio was already weakened by previous grounding damage which had not been repaired-Criticism of handling of Danube VI-Risk to tugs- Salved value: £65,627.