Standard Dredging Corporation v. S/S SYRA

THOMSEN, Chief Judge.

The original libel in this case was filed by Standard Dredging Corporation, owner of the Dredge Cartagena, against the S/S Syra to recover for damages to the pipeline of the dredge when it was struck by the Syra. The claimant of the Syra impleaded the United States, alleging that the collision was caused or contributed to by negligence of the United States in repositioning a floating buoy. The United States impleaded the Syra’s pilot and libelant, and the Syra’s claimant impleaded the pilot.

Facts

Some of the facts are stipulated. The other facts stated below have been…