We-Four Corp. v. Whaler

SWEENEY, Chief Judge.

This is a libel in admiralty filed by the owner of the oil screw fishing vessel Mary Grace in behalf of itself as sole owner of the boat for its loss, and in behalf of the men aboard the Mary Grace at the time comprising her officers and crew, for the loss of personal effects alleged to aggregate not less than $5,000. The respondent, the oil screw fishing vessel, Whaler, denies all liability, and asserts that the loss of the Mary Grace and the loss to her crew were occasioned entirely by the fault of the Mary Grace and those aboard her.

Findings of Fact

The fishing vessel…