Legal Opinion
Sun Oil Co. v. M/V Wartenfels
District Court, E.D. Pennsylvania
Decided February 8, 1966No. 319 of 1961PublishedCited by 4 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
DAYIS, District Judge.
1. The SS. OHIO SUN is a T-2 Steam Tanker owned by Sun Oil Comany, 523’ long, 68' in width, 16,722 dead weight tons, and has a horse power of 6,500.
2. The M/V WARTENFELS is a dry cargo diesel vessel, 499’ 2" long, 60' in width and has a horse power of 10,800.
3. On the early morning of August 12, 1961, the OHIO SUN was proceeding seaward in the Houston Ship Channel, fully loaded. Her draft was 30' 1%" forward and 31' 7%" aft. On the bridge were a Pilot, Master and Helmsman. A Lookout was stationed on the bow. All required navigational lights were turned on. She had…
2Cases cited22 opinions
- The PennsylvaniaSupreme Court of the United States · 1874
- Chamberlain v. WardSupreme Court of the United States · 1859
- The "Clara."Supreme Court of the United States · 1880
- Patterson Terminals, Inc. v. S.S. Johannes FransDistrict Court, E.D. Pennsylvania · 1962
- Patterson Oil Terminals, Inc. v. Port CovingtonDistrict Court, E.D. Pennsylvania · 1952
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