Arroz Milling Co. v. Mexican-American Fruit & Steamship Corp.

FOSTER, Circuit Judge.

The steamship Yuma, owned by appellee, sailed from New Orleans on March 5, 1926, on a voyage to Yera Cruz. About 35 miles below the city, while in charge of a compulsory pilot, she collided with the west bank of the Mississippi river, striking it a glancing blow with her starboard bow.. An imme diate inspection failed to disclose any damage, and she proceeded on her voyage. The next day a leak developed in her No. 1 hold, as a result of which she ultimately sank and became a total loss. Appellee filed a petition for limitation of liability under the provisions of Rev.…