The Falkefjell (Olsen & Ugelstad, Managers), Libellant-Appellant v. Arnold Bernstein Shipping Co., Inc.

MEDINA, Circuit Judge.

On January 16, 1940, libellant and respondent entered into a contract of charter whereby libellant chartered its s/s Tindefjell to respondent for a voyage from a safe port or ports, Northern range of the United States (East coast), to a safe port or ports, Narvik/Gothenburg Range. The charter provided in part that the Captain of the ship “shall sign Bills of Lading or Master’s receipts as and when presented, without prejudice or reference to this Charterparty.” At the time of signing the charter, respondent was in fact agent for North American Steamship Corporation but…