The Witch Queen

HOFFMAN, District Judge.

There can, I think, be no doubt that the material and supply men by whom the libels in these cases have been filed, are entitled to a lien under the general maritime law, independently of the state, statute. The vessel, although enrolled here, was owned in New York. The claimant is a New York corporation. The authorities are clear that the question whether a vessel is to be regarded as foreign or domestic within the rule laid down in the ease of The General Smith [4 Wheat. (17 U. S.) 438], depends upon the residence of her owner, and not on the place of her registry or…