THE “ITALY II”
[1987] 2 Lloyd's Rep. 162
QUEEN’S BENCH DIVISION (ADMIRALTY COURT)
Before Mr. Justice Sheen
Admiralty practice - Arrest of ship - Delay in prosecution of action - Plaintiff arrested defendants’ vessel for non-payment of costs of repairs - Vessel remained under arrest for 212 years - Plaintiff took no steps to prosecute the action - Whether application of Admiralty Marshal that the arrest be ended should be granted.