THE "ELLORA."

(1933) 46 Ll.L.Rep. 128

ADMIRALTY DIVISION.(DIVISIONAL COURT).

Before Lord Merrivale (President) and Mr. Justice Langton, sitting with Captain P. N. Layton, and Captain W. E. Crumplin, Elder Brethren of Trinity House.

Court of Inquiry-Seaman-Suspension of certificate-Collision between British steamship Ellora and dhow off Indian coast-Dhow sighted ahead, showing white light-Helm action taken by second officer of steamship (in charge of navigation) to avoid dhow - Engine action taken half a minute before collision -Dhow admittedly at fault for not showing regulation lights-Finding of President of Court of Inquiry that the second officer of the Ellora was negligent and that his negligence contributed to the collision-Certificate suspended - Appeal