United States v. King Coal Co.

MORROW, Circuit Judge.

On October 11, 1918, the barge Ruth, owned by libelant, was anchored in San Francisco Bay, off the docks of-the Union Iron Works. The barge remained at this anchorage until October 18, 1918, when the submarine R-19, owned by the United States, coming down from Mare Island at about 8:45 p. m., turned into the Union Iron Works to take on supplies for San Pedro. The Ruth had the proper anchorage lights burning and the night; was clear. Objects on -the bay were normally visible. When the R-19 came within about 800 feet of the barge, at a speed of from 9 to 10 knots an hour,…