[1991] 1 Lloyd’s Rep. 330; [1990] 1 Lloyd’s Rep. 408

Timothy Brenton – Admiralty practice – Action in rem – Maritime lien – Shipowners ceased trading – Crew claimed severance pay and wages in lieu of notice – Vessel ordered to be sold pendente lite in earlier mortgagees’ action – Whether claim for severance pay gave rise to maritime lien – Whether certain members of crew entitled to wages in lieu of notice.