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The Freccia del Nord

[1989] 1 Lloyd's Rep 388
JurisdictionUnited Kingdom
Year1989
Statusunclear

Key Principle

Admiralty in rem jurisdiction depends on the presence of the ship (or a sister ship) within the jurisdiction; the court cannot assume jurisdiction over a ship not within territorial waters.

Area of Law

Admiralty — in rem jurisdiction

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