THE "KIRKNES."
[1956] 2 Lloyd's Rep. 651
ADMIRALTY DIVISION.
Before Mr. Justice Willmer.
Limitation of liability-Towage contract-Untied Kingdom Standard Towage Conditions - Sinking of tug with loss of life - Admitted negligence of tow-Claim in tort by tugowners and dependants of crew-Alternative claim by tugowners based on contractual liability of owners of tow-Whether tugowners contracted on behalf of crew - Merchant Shipping Act, 1894, Sect. 503.