Atlantic Basin Iron Works v. American Insurance

The Atlantic Basin Iron Works is a domestic corporation engaged in the business of repairing ships. On or about the 16th day of May, 1922, it was at work through its agents and servants repairing the steamship Monterey at pier No. 13, borough of Brooklyn, county of Kings, city and State of New York. While the work was in progress, the lighter Dixie, with a cargo, of jute on board, was brought alongside of the steamship Monterey; the jute took fire and the lighter, its appurtenances, equipment and cargo were damaged.

Shortland Bros. Co., a Virginia corporation, and the owner of the said fighter…