BROWNSVILLE HOLDINGS LTD. AND ANOTHER v. ADAMJEE INSURANCE CO. LTD. (THE “MILASAN”)

[2000] 2 Lloyd's Rep. 458

QUEEN’S BENCH DIVISION(COMMERCIAL COURT)

Before Mr. Justice Aikens

Insurance (Marine) - Total loss - Insured peril - Construction - Yacht took in water and sank - Cause of loss - Whether caused by insured peril - Allegation that vessel deliberately cast away - Allegation of breach of warranty that vessel would have professional skippers and crew at all times - Whether vessel’s owner privy to plan to sink vessel deliberately - Whether insurers liable under policy.