Inter-Island Steam Navigation Co. v. The British Ship Celtic Chief

Three libels in rem — of the Inter-Island Steam Navigation Company, Limited, claiming $35,000 as compensation for salvage services, the Miller Salvage Company, Limited, claiming $20,000 for similar services, and the Matson Navigation Company, claiming $15,000 for similar services, — against the British ship Celtic Chief, her cargo and freight, are here consolidated for the purpose of trial. During the course of the hearing, the Inter-Island *301company modified its claim to $25,000 and the Matson company its claim to $10,000.

Each company libelant concedes that in addition to its own efforts in…