REARDON SMITH LINE, LTD. v. AUSTRALIAN WHEAT BOARD.

[1954] 2 Lloyd's Rep. 148

AUSTRALIA.HIGH COURT OF AUSTRALIA.

Before Dixon, C.J., Webb and Taylor, JJ.

Charter-party-"Safe wharves as ordered"-Ship ordered to proceed to certain berth-Berth not generally unsafe but rendered unsafe by reason of absence of hauling-off buoy and waling-piece - Deterioration in weather- Damage to ship and wharf - Liability of voyage charterers-Alleged failure by master to take steps to avoid damage.