Pacific Bulk Carriers, Inc. v. M. v. Sadoharu Maru

MEMORANDUM DECISION

STEWART, District Judge:

This action in admiralty 1 arises out of a collision which occurred on April 20, 1973 when the steamship American Aquarius (“Aquarius”) was struck on her port side aft by the bow of the motor vessel Atlantic Hope (“Hope”) in international waters south of the headland Shiono Misaki on the southern coast of Japan. Both vessels sustained damages. All cargo and personal injury claims have been settled. The case went to trial before us to determine liability for the collision damages. Set forth herein are our findings and conclusions on this issue.

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