The Cotopaxi

(after stating the facts as above). There can be no doubt that the starboard hand rule did not apply to this case. The Saturno was not navigating upon a course, but was leaving a pier preparatory to entering upon her course. It is perfectly settled by familiar authority that the situation is one of special circumstances, governed by article 27 of the International Bules. The Servia, 149 U. S. 144, 13 S. Ct. 877, 37 L. Ed. 681; The John Rugge (C. C. A.) 234 F. 861; The Washington (C. C. A.) 241 F. 952; The M. Moran (C. C. A.) 254 F. 766. It is contended that the place from which the Saturno…