Lange v. George D. Emery Co.

(after stating the facts as above). Rules I and II of the York-Antwerp Rules 1890, read as follows:

“Rule I — Jettison of Deck Cargo. — No jettison of deck cargo shall be made good as general average. Every structure not built in with the frame of the vessel shall be considered to be a part of the deck of the vessel.

“Rule II — Damage by Jettison and Sacrifice for the Common Safety. — Damage done to a ship and cargo, or either of them, by or in consequence of a sacrifice made for the common safety, and by water which goes down a ship’s hatches opened or other opening made for the purpose of…