Lykiardoupulo v. Staples Transp. Co.

(after stating the facts as above). The Watuppa was entering upon anchorage ground upon her own business in a dense fog. The noise of the chipping hammers indicated the near presence of some vessel. Under such circumstances she was bound to proceed with the utmost caution. We agree with the court below that such caution was not observed when she proceeded at the rate of 2% to 3 knots per hour in a fog so thick that the Athanasios only became visible when approximately 10 feet away. It is true that the Athanasios was not ringing her bell properly, and if she had done so the Watuppa would have…