Korsnas Sagverks Aktiebolag v. Unterweser Reederei Aktiengesellschaft

CONGER, District Judge.

These are six libels which were tried together. The cargo owners are suing for damages for (1) the cargo which became wet as a result of stranding, and which was sold at Sundsvall, Sweden; (2) the cargo which was found damaged by fuel oil and sold at Kiel, Germany; and (3) the cargo which was damaged in respect to the covers of the bales, as a result of discharge and reloading at various ports. The shipowners have alleged causes of action for general average against the cargo owners, and against the guarantors of the general average.

The SS Heddernheim, of 4,946 tons,…