Baker v. Merchants' Mut. Ins.

Pardee, Ü".

There are two questions of fact in this case upon which the parties differ: (1) Was the Orient seaworthy when she left the port of Liverpool on the voyage during which she was insured ? (2) Was she seaworthy when she sailed from Ship island on the voyage during which she was wrecked and lost ? Seaworthy, in the sense used, means in such a condition of strength and soundness as to resist the ordinary action of the sea, wind, and waves during the contemplated voyage. A ship is seaworthy in this sense when her hull, tackle, apparel, and furniture are in such a condition of soundness…