Luckenbach v. The North Erin

BENEDICT, District Judge.

This action is brought by the •owners of the steamtug Luckenbach to recover salvage compensation for services performed by that tug in getting the steamship North Erin off the Long Island shore. The North Erin, when on a voyage from the Mediterranean coast to New York, with a cargo much of which was perishable, during a fog, grounded between the Tiana and Quogue light stations, on Long Island. The wind at the time was light; the sea moderate. Unsuccessful efforts to get her off by her own power were made by the steamship, during which she swung broadside to the shore.…