No. 2 attribute the following faults to the Hsin Da Ming:
(a) That the Hsin Da Ming altered her course several times in fa short distance from the Atsuta Mara No. 2 which was then approaching and proceeding down the river.
(be) That the Hsin Da Ming gave no sound signals at all.
(c) That the Hsin Da Ming recklessly attempted to cross. the bows of the Atsuta Maru No. 2 when too near.
(a) That the Hsin Da_ Min: took no steps to avoid collision 0 to lessen loss and damages caused by the collision.'
In the analysis of the evidence the arbitrators found, "that the collision took place at least 700 feet or more N. E. or N. of the present situation of the wreck, i.e. proximately where the witnesses or behalf of the Hsin Da Ming allege that it took place and at least 2,009 feet N. of the spot where the ssses on behalf of the Atsuta No. 2 definitely stated that Tt was also found that, "the portion of the Yangtze River with which we are concerned is "narrow channel!" within the meaning of Article 25 of the Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea," and the names of Capt. C. Leach one of the three senior Pilots in the Woosung & Hankow Pilot's Association, Capt. RIN. Wallace, and Capt. F.
L. Sabel, Commander of the Chinese Revenue Steamer "Likiff" were quoted as, "all being of the opinion that the Yangtze in the area men. tioned was a narrow channel."
The arbitrators considered that "the evidence on behalf of the Hsi7 Da Ming bears the imprint of honesty, and indicated the aosenc: of any previous collaboration on the part of the witness themselves ant of any adaption of their testimony to suit the exigencies of the caée on behalf of the Hsin Da Ming.
The findings further state, "In on with the question of the of witnesses on behalf of the Hsin Da Ming it is relevant to observe that it is stated that 116 of the officers and crew, ete., were drowned and that the total deaths exceeded 356.
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