The Southwark

McPHERSON, District Judge.

On July 3, 1894, the libelants shipped a quantity of dressed meat by the steamship Southwark, to *104be carried from Philadelphia to Liverpool. The vessel was fitted with a refrigerating compartment known as the “commercial box,” and with refrigerating machinery of an approved pattern. The bill of lading contained the following clause:

“It is expressly agreed that the goods shipped hereunder are absolutely at the risk of the owners in every respect, and that the carrier is responsible for no loss, delay, or damage thereto, however arising, including stowage and all risks…