The Merrimac
Supreme Court of the United States
Appeal from the Circuit Court for the District of Louisiana, in a ease of collision condemning the Merrimac for damages done to the Gladiator.
1Opinion of the CourtJustice Clifford
stated the facts, and delivered the opinion of the court.
Vessels engaged in commerce are liable for damage occasioned by collision by reason of the negligence, want of care, or skill on the part of those intrusted with their navigation, or on account of the complicity, direct or indirect, of their owners. Owners appoint the master and employ the crew, and consequently the owners are held responsible for the’ conduct of the master and crew in the management of the vessel. ’
Damages were claimed in the libel in this ease, which was filed in the District Court by the owners of the steamtdg…
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