The Henry Steers
District Court, E.D. New York
In Admiralty. Suit for collision by Joseph B. Wortendyke, owner of the barge Roger Kane, against the tug Henry S'teers; Henry Steers, claimant. Decree for libelant.
1Opinion of the Court
CHATFIEDD, District Judge.
The barge Roger Kane, belonging to the libelant, was moored upon the night of December 16, 1914, at a lumber yard upon the Bronx side of the East River between 135th and 136th streets. 136th street at this point extends out into a public wharf. 135th street is not cut through, and 134th street terminates alongside the ferry slips, somewhat further to the west than the bulkhead line from tire 136th street pier south. The Roger Kane had been discharging lumber, and still had some on board. Her master and his wife and children were upon the vessel and asleep at the…
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