The Law of Salvage, Towage, and Pilotage

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W. Clowes and Sons, 1886 - Pilots and pilotage - 326 pages
 

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Page 276 - If he fails so to do, and no reasonable cause for such failure is shown, the collision shall, in the absence of proof to the contrary, be deemed to have been caused by his wrongful act, neglect, or default.
Page 276 - ... to render to the other vessel, her master, crew, and passengers (if any), such assistance as may be practicable...
Page 248 - Wrongfully carries away or removes any part of any ship or boat stranded, or in danger of being stranded, or otherwise in distress on or near the shore of any sea or tidal water, or any part of the cargo or apparel thereof, or any wreck ; or, 2.
Page 226 - British ship, who by wilful breach of dutv, or by neglect of duty, or by reason of drunkenness, does any act tending to the immediate loss, destruction, or serious damage...
Page 213 - shall include jetsam, flotsam, lagan, and derelict found in or on the shores of the sea or any tidal water.
Page 213 - Ship" shall include every Description of Vessel used in Navigation not propelled by Oars : " Foreign-going Ship
Page 220 - ... and to be of two colours, the upper horizontal half white, and the lower horizontal half red: And it shall be the duty of the master of such boat or ship to attend to the...
Page 226 - ... or who by wilful breach of duty, or by neglect of duty, or by reason of drunkenness, refuses or omits to do any lawful act proper and requisite to be done by him for preserving such ship from immediate loss, destruction or serious damage, or for preserving any person belonging to or on board of such ship...
Page 203 - ... goods and chattels, wheresoever the same shall be found, to the value of the sum above mentioned.
Page 281 - includes harbours properly so called, whether natural or artificial, estuaries, navigable rivers, piers, jetties, and other works in or at which ships can obtain shelter, or ship and unship goods or passengers...

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