Wiggin v. The Glamorganshire

Brown, District Judge.

The evidence from Shanghai sufficiently establishes that the tea, when shipped, was in sound condition and free from camphor damage. This confirms the recital of the bill of lading that the tea was received “in good order and condition.” The evidence also shows that all the tea consigned to the libelant was more or less damaged from the fumes of camphor, when delivered. The ship carried on board 400 tons of camphor, all in the aft compartment, separated by an iron bulkhead from the compartment next forward, in which, as well as in other parts of the ship, the tea was…