THE "AFRICA OCIDENTAL."

[1951] 2 Lloyd's Rep. 107

ADMIRALTY DIVISION.

Before Mr. Justice Willmer, sitting with Commodore R. L. F. Hubbard and Captain K. McM. Drake (Elder Brethren of Trinity House).

Salvage - Stranding - Lifeboatmen as salvors-Services rendered by plaintiff crew of motor lifeboat Prudential to defendant Portuguese motor vessel Africa Ocidental, in charge of Trinity House pilot, aground on Goodwin Sands-Grounding at night, three hours before high water, in bad weather -Three of crew of Prudential put on board Africa Ocidental to help pilot- Soundings taken by Prudential to find safe course-Africa Ocidental refloated by own efforts, and brought to anchor in the Downs-Dispute as to place of grounding - Danger to Africa Ocidental-Claim by plaintiffs that success was due to their guidance- Denial by defendants of any assistance by plaintiffs.