THE "ST. BLANE"

[1974] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 557

QUEEN'S BENCH DIVISION(ADMIRALTY COURT)

Before Mr. Justice Brandon, sitting with by Captain F. W. White, an Elder Brother of Trinity House, as Nautical Assessor

Salvage - Yacht in distress in Irish Sea - Vessel coming to yacht's assistance securing her alongside pending arrival of lifeboat - Collision between yacht and vessel - Yacht damaged - Crew of yacht taken on board vessel - Deterioration of weather - Further damage to yacht caused by rubbing against vessel - Yacht subsequently allowed to fall astern on 100 ft. rope - Sinking of yacht - Whether master of vessel guilty of negligence - Whether owner of yacht contributorily negligent. Salvage - Negligent salvor - Lenient attitude of Court - Factors to be considered.