Testimony of Andrew Braes
Examined by Mr. BUTLER ASPINALL.
25283. Are you a retired Master mariner?
- Yes.
25284. You hold an Extra Master's certificate?
- Yes.
25285. Have you commanded steamers of the allan Line for the last 17 years?
- Yes.
25286. Have you heard the evidence of the last four Witnesses?
- Yes.
25287. Is your practice when you may be meeting ice at night similar to their practice?
- Just the same. I never slowed down so long as the weather was clear.
Examined by Sir ROBERT FINLAY.
25288. And did you hold your course?
- Yes, I kept my course.
25289. You kept your course and your speed?
- Yes.
25290. In your experience is that the universal practice in the Atlantic?
- I never knew any other practice.
(The witness withdrew.)