The Canima
U.S. Circuit Court for the District of Southern New York
In Admiralty. Libel for damages. On appeal from district court. 17 Fed. Rep. 271.
1Opinion of the CourtWallace, J.
The canal-boat Redfield, loaded with a cargo of coal, was lying moored on the north side of pier 48, North river, preparatory to discharging her cargo, when she was struck by tbe steam-ship Canima, and sank almost immediately. The Canima bad come up the river intending to make a landing on the south side of pier 47, by backing into her berth. As she got opposite pier 46, her captain and first officer saw tbe Redfield with her bow projecting 10 or 15 feet into the river beyond the end of her pier. As the Canima came up to pier 47, she took a line from that pier to her starboard bow, but kept…
2Cases cited1 opinion
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