Empire Transp. Co. v. Lamberton

BROWN, District Judge.

I do not think it necessary to make any extended reference to the testimony in the above cases. 1 am persuaded that there was not on the paid of the tugs the exercise of that reasonable prudence which is necessary and customary before faking a tow-out of the Kills into the bay in threatening weather. It is evident that after This fleet: got into the bay, it experienced very rough weather. The three tugs were, in fact, insufficient to handle the tow efficiently. While in the Kills, the wind was naturally much loss felt, as is well known. The necessity of caution in…