United States v. Atlantic Refining Co.

(after stating facts as above). The designation of Smith’s Bluff as the loading point fixed the primary obligation of the vessel to proceed there before announcing arrival and readiness to load. Until she “arrived,” no obligation could arise to furnish caigo. But here, as in so many cases, the obligation to proceed to the place of loading is qualified by the phrase, “or as near thereunto as she may safely get (always afloat) and there load * * * a full and complete cargo.” In this case, the clause appears from the context to have reference to the port, not merely to a place of loading within…