United States v. Newport News Shipbuilding & Dry Dock Co.

HOFFMAN, District Judge.

Libellant, United States of America (as owner of the Steamship P & T Pathfinder, hereinafter referred to as “Pathfinder” or “vessel”, ex U. S. S. Dupage and otherwise known as USMC Hull No. •389), has instituted this action for indemnity, civil and maritime, against the respondent, Newport News Shipbuilding and Drydock Company, seeking to recover the sum of $14,691.53, plus interest and costs, alleged to be due by reason of claims paid by libellant to third parties arising out of cargo damage sustained on the first voyage of the vessel following its reconversion by…