New York, C. & A. Steam-Boat Co. v. The Baltimore

Citations

• 38 F. 367
• 1889 U.S. App. LEXIS 2135

Syllabus

<p>COLLISION — Between Steamer and Ferry-Boat.</p> <p>The steamer C., while coming down the North river and approaching her wharf in New York city, was run into by,the ferry-boat B. It was found that the course of the C. was laid direct for her berth, which took her directly across the bows of the B. ;■ but that the latter did not reverse until within 209 feet of the place of collision; and there was evidence showing that the intention of the C. to keep on her course was manifested by disregarding the repeated signals of the B. Held, that the B. was in fault, although she had the right of way.</p>