The Georgia v. The Luckenbach
District Court, E.D. Virginia
These were cross libels by tbe owners of the steamer Georgia and of the tug Luckenbach against these vessels, respectively, to recover damages for a collision between them in Norfolk Harbor.
1Opinion of the Court
HUGHES, District Judge.
On the 0th of May last, between 4 and 5 o’clock p. m., a collision occurred in Norfolk Harbor, off Town Point, between the steam tug Luckenbach and the passenger steamer Georgia, causing serious damage to both vessels. Both ships were under headway at the time of collision,—that is to say, were moving forward on the water,—although their engines had just before been reversed. The Georgia is a large vessel, built for speed,—300 feet long,—driven by a propeller. Though a fast boat, yet, on account of being a propeller, she is, like all such vessels, comparatively awkward…
2Cases cited10 opinions
- The" Sunnyside"Supreme Court of the United States · 1876
- The E. A. Packer, ScullySupreme Court of the United States · 1891
- The JohnsonSupreme Court of the United States · 1870
- Meyers Excursion & Navigation Co. v. The Emma Kate RossDistrict Court, D. New Jersey · 1890
- Luckenbach v. The GeorgiaCourt of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit · 1892
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- Norfolk & C. R. v. The City of ChesterDistrict Court, E.D. Virginia · 1895