Phillips v. The Pilot

BUTLER, District Judge.

The undisputed facts are that the li-belant was a member of the respondent's crew, as fireman; that on January 10, 1895, when the tug rounded to at Point Coal Piers, he attempted to jump ashore, to attach a line; that he failed.to light upon the wharf, and slipped down its breast into the water, where he was struck by the boat and hurt; that the tide was strong ebb, and the wind east, driving the boat towards the wharf, although, her engine liad stopped. The libelant charges that he was ordered up from below and directed to jump, by the master; that he hes*112itated, but on…