Guinan

INCH, District Judge.

Both the libelant and claimant have filed exceptions to the report of the commissioner duly appointed herein. Certain of the exceptions present interesting questions. I think, however, that decisions show they have been previously answered.. Libelant’s coal boat Cape Franklin, while lying at the dumper slip, Port Beading, N. J., was damaged by the barge B. F. Guinan, and the latter has been duly found to be liable for such damages.

The evidence shows that the Cape Franklin was in reasonably sound and seaworthy condition prior to her accident. She is one of the large coal…