Western Transit Co. v. Davidson S. S. Co.
Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
Appeal from the District Court of the United States for the Eastern District of Michigan; Henry H. Swan and Clarence W. Sessions, Judges. Suit for collision by the Davidson Steamship Company, owner of the barge Chieftain, against the steamer Troy; the Western Transit Company, claimant. Decree for libelant, and claimant appeals.
1Opinion of the Court
DENISON, Circuit Judge.
The steamer Troy, belonging to the Western Transit Company, was libeled by the Davidson Steamship Company on account of damages suffered by its barge Chieftain, while being towed by its steamer Orinoco. A collision occurred in the Portage river. The Troy was bound for Duluth, and shortly after entering from Take Superior into the lower end of the river channel, and while below “cut No. 1,” gave a port to port meeting signal, and the Orinoco, then coming down the river at a point about a half mile *698above, agreed. The size of the boats, the particular surroundings of the…
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