Admiralty jurisdiction in South Africa prior to 1983

Extracted from text ... 1 S 2(2). 2 Trivett & Co (Pty) Ltd and Others v WM Brandt's Sons & Co Ltd and Others 1975(3) SA 423 (A). 3 It was pointed out in Beaver Marine (Pty) Ltd v Wuest 1978(4) SA 263 (A) at 274E that following the establishment of the Republic in 1961 the adjective ""Colonial"" was no longer appropriate. 4 The 1890 Act perpetuated the situation that had existed since the establishment of the Vice Admiralty Courts. The latter were abolished by the 1890 Act. 5 Tharros Shipping Corporation SA v Owner of the ship ""Golden Ocean"" 1972(4) SA 316 ..