3. At such time the masthead and red lights of a steam vossel, which proved to be the above-named vessel “Julia David," were seen at the distance of about two miles from and ahead of the "Sarpedon," but a little on her port bow. The helm of the "Sarpedon" was ported and hard-a-ported, bat the "Jalia David" opened her green light to the "Sarpedon," and although the engines of the "Sarpedon” were immediately stopped, and her steam whistle was blown, the "Julia David" with her stem struck the "Sarpedon” on her port side, abreast of her red light, and did her so much damage that her master and crew were compelled to abandon her, and she was lost with her cargo. The "Julia David" went away without rendering assistance to those on board the "Sarpedon," and without answering signals which were made by them for assistance.
4. Those on board the "Julia David" neglected to keep
a proper look-out.
5. Those on board the “Julia David" neglected to daly port the helm of the Julia David,"
6. The helm of the "Julia Dayid" was improperly star- boarded.
7. The "Julia David” did not duly observe and comply with the provisions of Article 16 of the "Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea,"
8. The said collision was occasioned by the improper and negligent navigation of the "Julia David."
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1. A declaration that they are entitled to the damage proceeded for, and the condemnation of the said steamship Julia David," and the Defendants therein, and in costs.
2. To have an account taken of such damage with the
assistance of merchants.
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3. Such further and other relief as the nature of the
case may require. Dated the
day of (Signed)
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A.B. &c., Plaintiffs.
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ANSWER AND COUNTER-CLAIM.
In the Supreme Court of Hongkong, Admiralty Jurisdiction.
[Title of Action.]
1. The Defendants are the owners of the Belgian serew steamship "Julia David," of about 1,274 tous register, and worked by engines of 140 horse power nominal, with a crew of thirty hands, which left Havre on the 2nd of September, 1876, with a general cargo, bound to Alicante and other ports in the Mediterranean.
2. About 2.45 a.m. of the 4th of September, 1876, the "Julia David," in the course of her said voyage, was in the Bay of Biscay. The weather was thick with a driz- zling rain, and banks of fog and a stiff breeze blowing from S.S.W., with a good deal of sea. The Julia David," under steam alone, was steering S.S.W. W. by bridge steering compass, or S.W. } W. magnetic, and was making about five knots an hour. Her regulation lights were duly exhibited and burning brightly, and a good look-out was being kept on board her.
3. In the circumstances aforesaid those on board the “Julia David" saw the green and masthead lights of a steamship, the "Sarpedon," about two miles off, and about two points on the starboard bow. The "Julia David" was kept on her course. But after a short time the "Sarpedon " oponed her red light and caused danger of collision. The helm of the "Julia David" was thereupon put bard a-port, and her engines stopped and almost immediately reversed full speed, but, nevertheless, the "Sarpedon" came into collision with the "Julia David," striking with the port side her stein and port bow, and doing her considerable damage.
4. The vessels separated immediately. The engines of the "Julia David" were then stopped, and her pumps sounded. She was making much water, and it was found necessary to turn her head away from the wind and sea. As soon as it could be done without great danger, she was steamed in the direction in which those on board her
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