Matheson & Ca., said that the was fully equipped with all the requisite lifesaving apparatus accord: ing to the Board of Trade standard. The company's instructions to its officers were to use the utmost steps to preserve ife in case of necessity.
The President—Are there any regulations laid down respecting th. presence of the Master on the bridge?—The Master is entirely, ponsible for the management of hie vessel.
There is no specific regulation to the Master being on the bridge' in pilotage waters?—There is n9 express regulation except that the! Master is entirely responsible the navigation of his vessel.
Capt. Simpson, again recall said that it was not his intent pass the Amherst Ricks three miles exactly, but not Less. Hai the set of the tide been stronger it probably would have been neces sary to haul the ship out to make the course. At that time he saw reason to expect his instructions, might be misinterpreted, This concluded the evidence and the Court adjourned:
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