sooner seen a pamphlet, just published by Mr. Harper, of Lloyd's, called "The Rule of the Road for Steamers," which contains some important criticism and useful diagrams. In addition to the regular Admiralty Reports, I have availed myself of the excellent Reports of Admiralty judgments given in Mr. Mitchell's Maritime Register, which appear immediately after the judgments delivered, so that the law of collision may be considered as brought down almost to the present day. I desire also to express my acknowledgments to Mr. William Byrth, of the Middle Temple, for valuable suggestions and assistance. LIVERPOOL And London Liverpool, May 29, 1867. TABLE OF CONTENTS. Common sea law founded on custom and equity Ships meeting end-on pass by porting helm Ship going free makes way for closehauled ship Present statutory regulations. Steamers having ships in tow are not bound to act like Ship towed and tug are treated as one vessel |