Bryant v. The Excelsior

Blatchford, Justice.

In this case I find the following facts:

1. On the evening of December 14, 1886, the steam-ship Excelsior was going down the bay of New York, bound to sea. She was well and competently manned, tackled, and appareled, and her lights were set and burning according to law. Her master, who was a competent navigator, was on the bridge, and in charge of her navigation. She had a competent lookout,—the first mate,—properly placed forward, and at*394tending to his duties, and competent men were in charge of her wheel and of her engine.

2. The night was clear but dark, there being no…