Merritt & Chapman Derrick & Wrecking Co. v. CornelL Steamboat Co.

ADAMS, District Judge.

This action was brought by the Merritt & Chapman Derrick & Wrecking Company against the Cornell Steamboat Company, the owner of the tug C. W. Morse, for the damages, said to be $] 7,500, caused by the sinking and loss of the derrick Will and her cargo by collision with the tow of the Morse about 2:10 p. in. on June 2, 1908, in Hell Gate. The Will was lying on the starboard side of the steamboat If. M. Whitney, which was lying- stranded on Flood Rock. The weather was clear and the tidal current running ebb at the rate of 5 or fi miles per hour. The place of collision was…