JOHN MOWLEM & CO., LTD. v. HUMPHERY & GREY (LIGHTERAGE), LTD., AND ERVEN G. PEPPING. (THE "ORIOLE" AND THE "JO.")

[1953] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 394

ADMIRALTY DIVISION.

Before Lord Merriman, P., sitting with Captain D. Dunn, Elder Brother of Trinity House.

Negligent navigation - River - Barge loading cargo from alongside ship at wharf - Barge moored to ship - Steps taken to cast off barge moorings preparatory to ship proceeding down river - Snapping of barge mooring - Disputed cause - Drifting of barge up river into collision with plaintiff's pier - Admitted liability of barge and/or ship.