Chile Steamship Co. v. The Tug Justine McAllister

CASHIN, District Judge.

In this in personam action, the libellant seeks recovery for damages to its scow, Raritan, which resulted from a collision between the scow and the tug Justine McAllister.

Findings of Fact.

1. The libellant, Chile Steamship Company, Inc., a New Jersey corporation, at all times under consideration was the owner of the scow Raritan, and the respondent, McAllister Brothers, Inc., a New York corporation, at all times under consideration was the owner of the tug Justine McAllister, and on February 14, 1955 operated and controlled the tug.

2. On November 12, 1953 the respondent…