United States v. Mobile Towing & Wrecking Co.

THOMAS, District Judge.

This is an admiralty libel in rem and in personam for collision damage. Respondent corporation filed a cross-claim for its collision damage. The cause is before the court on the question of liability vel non.

Findings of Fact

The United States of America at all times pertinent was the owner of the S. S. George F. Patten, a type commonly known as a Liberty Ship.

The tug Joseph M. Walsh at all times pertinent was owned by the Mobile Towing and Wrecking Company, a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Alabama.

The Patten left New Orleans, Louisiana,…