Compania Carreto De Navigation v. Tug Sagamore

McLEAN, District Judge.

This is a suit in admiralty by the owner of the S. S. Pilot against the Tug Sagamore, the barge MCS 701, and th#eir respective owners. The barge and its owner did not participate in the trial, the parties having stipulated that payment of 90 per cent of the barge’s damages would abide the event of the trial of libellant’s claim against the tug. The Sagamore and her owners did not file a cross libel.

The collision which gives rise to this suit occurred between the Pilot and the barge towed by the Sagamore at 12:45 A.M. on May 24, 1957. It was a fine clear night. The…