Ningpo, 3rd February.
Ata Naval Court held at the British Consulate, Ningpo, the 3rd, 4th, 6th, 9¢h and 10th days of February 1871. to enquire into the circumstances attending the wreck of the British barque ' Haimlota," 24.17 tons, official number 45,359, Liverpool, David Forman, certificate of competency No. 219, master." Vessel and cargo a total loss on the Chihle rocks, about three miles from Chinhai, the entrance to the Ningpo River, on Satur: day night the 28th of January; all hands saved, and crew taken charge of by H. M's Consul on Sunday the 29th January.
The vessel cleared at the Consitlate with a general cargo on the 19th January, bound for Amoy.
Svpsects ror THe Court's execu Ist.—As to the overlading of the ship, by hampering the deck with 50 to 60 bales of Cotton, contrary to the stipulation contained in his Charter-party, which only required the conveyance of such lawful merchandize as the Charterer, or his Agents, should ut on board, not exceeding what she could safely and rea: sonably stow and carry, over her tackle &e.
2nd.—As to the Master's interference with the Pilot, and the latter's alleged incapacity and misconduct.
Brd—As to the act of the Master in not lightening the ship when badly on shore from the 22nd to the 27th January, ample assistance being available close at hand.
4th.—As to the Master's neglect in not en-gaying the services of the steamer "Pa sil," when available on the 27th ultimo, to tow her cwt of her dangerous position on a lee shore, or the services of the steamer " Kiang. se," when offered by signal on the morning of the 23th, or when she might have been sig-nailed to for assistance, while on her return to Shanghai the same afternoon.
Last, as to the conduct of the Master and crew, after the vessel had struck on the rocks.
Mepens oF tue Cover. i 8. H.Ms gun:
W. H._Fittock, H.'s. Consul, President
Navigating sub-Lieutenant Lee, ditto; W. Hart Es, merchant.
No British master of vessel, there being no British ship in port.
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