Francosteel Corp. v. the M/V Charm

ORDER

ALAIMO, District Judge.

On January 29, 1993, Plaintiffs, Francos-teel Corporation (“Francosteel”) and Unime-tal-Normandie (“Unimetal”), filed this admiralty and maritime claim under the Carriage of Goods by Sea Act, 46 U.S.C.Ap'p. §§ 1300-1315 (1988). 1 Plaintiffs seek recovery because Defendant vessel, the M/V CHARM, sank at sea while carrying Plaintiffs’ goods, which were' being shipped from Caen, France, to ports in Savannah, Georgia, and Jacksonville, Florida. This action is presently before the Court on two motions by the parties. Defendants seek dismissal, pursuant to Rule 12(b)(6)…