Waterman Steamship Corp. S. E. v. United States

OPINION

DANIEL HOLCOMBE THOMAS, Chief Judge.

This is an admiralty claim brought by the plaintiff, Waterman Steamship Corporation, to recover from the defendant, United States, certain contributions allegedly due as a result of a General Average Adjustment. In 1959, Waterman’s vessel, the SS JEAN LA FITTE, was carrying government cargo under a contract between Waterman and the Military Sea Transportation Service, hereinafter referred to as “MSTS”. While en route, the vessel became stranded and losses were sustained in the efforts to refloat the vessel. In accordance with the provisions of the…