BRITISH TRANSPORT COMMISSION v. THE "PATRIA" (OWNERS), KENT COUNTY COUNCIL AND OTHERS. (THE "PATRIA.") THE "PATRIA" (OWNERS) v. KENT COUNTY COUNCIL AND OTHERS. (THE FIRE FLOAT VESSEL "No. 2.")

[1959] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 73

ADMIRALTY DIVISION.

Before Mr. Justice Hewson, sitting with Commodore T. L. Owen and Captain G. P. McCraith, Elder Brethren of Trinity House.

Negligent navigation-Hampering of vessel by fire float adrift in river-Collision of vessel with bridge over river - Claim by bridge owners against shipowners, and owners and occupants of fire float - Claim by shipowners against owners and occupants of fire float-Failure of Fire Brigade officers to consider safety of navigation.