The “Kafiristanâ€ The “Empress of Britainâ€ collided with the “Kafiristan,â€ blame being apportioned by agreement as to three-quarters to the “Empress of Britainâ€ and one-quarter to the “Kafiristan.â€ The “Kafiristanâ€ was badly damaged, and salvage assistance was rendered by the “Beaverford.â€