Three hundred feet away, starboard tack. I shifted the helm to starboard, intending to pass under her stern.
Q. How far did she travel after you shifted your helm?
A. About 200 feet.
Q. Did you take any other steps to avoid the collision?
A. I went "full speed" astern. That was the only method of preventing the collision.
Q. About how far were you from the Kowloon side?
A. About half a mile.
Q. How do you know that the master of the junk was not on board?
A. I asked for the Captain in English, but as they did not appear to understand I told my steward, who is a Chinese, to interpret it for me. A Chinese from the junk then informed me that the Captain was ashore, and that he, the number 2 man, was in charge. I would know this man again if I saw him.
Q. Was anyone at the helm of the junk?
A. I don't know.
Q. Can you estimate how long it was from when you first saw the junk until the collision?
A. No, I can't say.
Q. Was there any fog?
A. No.
Q. Can you tell me what course she was heading?
A. I can't tell.
Q. Why did you not blow your whistle?
A. I would have probably confused them. They do not understand the various whistles.
There being no further question to ask this witness, his testimony was read to him, and by him pronounced to be correct.
He then resumed his seat as defendant.
P. McGlinchey, 2nd Mate, O.S.N.A. "Alexander" was called as a witness, and was examined as follows:-