CO129-271 - Governor Sir Robinson - 1896 [1-4] — Page 119

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The "Atlantic," under foresail, fore and main topsails, main topgallant sail, and jib, was heading about W.S.W., making from five to six knots an hour with her regulation lights duly exhibited and burning, and a good look-out being kept on board ber.

3. In those circumstances, the red lights of two vessels were observed pretty close together, about half a mile off, and from two to three points on the starboard bow. The helm of the "Atlantic" was put to port in order to pass on the port sides of these vessels. One, however, of the vessels, which was the "Anthes," altered hor course, and exhibited her green light, and caused danger of collision. The helm of the Atlantic" was then onierod to be steadied, but before this order could be completed was pat hard-a-port. The "Anthes," with her starboard side by the main rigging, struck the stem of the "Atlantic" and shortly afterwards sank, her master and four of her crew being saved by the "Atlantic."

4. Save as is herein-before admitted, the several statements in the Petition are denied.

5. The "Authes" was not kept on her courso as required by law.

6. The helm of the "Anthes" was improperly starboarded. 7. The collision was caused by one or both of the things stated in the fifth and sixth paragraphs hereof, or otherwise by the negligence of the Plaintiffs, or of those ou board the "Anthes,"

8. The collision was not caused or contributed to by the Defendants, or by any of those on board the * Atlantic."

And by way of Counter-claim, the Defendants say---

They have suffered great damage by reason of the

collision.

And they claim as follows:-

1. Judgment against the Plaintiff [and his bail] for the damage occasioned to the Defendants by the collision, and for the costs of this action.

2. To have an account taken of such damage with the

assistance of merchants.

3. Such further and other relief as the nature of the

case may require.

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Dated the

day of

(Signed)

REPLY.

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C.D. &c., Defendants,

In the Supreme Court of Hongkong, Admiralty Jurisdiction. [Title of Action.]

The Plaintiff denies the several statements contained in the Answer and Counter-claim, [or admits the several statements coutained in paragraphs and

of the Auswer and Counter-claim, but donies the other statements contained therein].

Dated the

day of

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(Signed)

A.D., Plaintiff.

b. (The "Julia David."} PETITION.

In the Supreme Court of Hongkong, Admiralty Jurisdiction [Title of Action.]

Writ issued

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1. At about 2 a.m. on the 4th day of September, 1876, the steamship "Sarpedon," of 1,356 tons register, and 225 horse power, of which the Plaintiffs were owners, whilst on a voyage from Shanghai, and other ports to London, with a cargo of tea and other goods, was about 80 miles south-west of Ushant,

2. The wind at such time was about south-west, the weather was a little hazy and occasionally slightly thick, and the "Sarpedon" was under steam and sail, steering north-east, and proceeding at the rate of about ten knots per hour. Her proper regulation masthead and side lights were duly exhibited and burning brightly, and a good look- out was being kept.

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