Roff v. The Westfield

Citations

• 38 F. 366
• 1889 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 59

Syllabus

<p>1. Collision — Vessel at Anchor.</p> <p>Where a steam-boat is pursuing her usual course, at her usual speed, by-night, in ordinary weather, and runs into a vessel lying at anchor without an anchor light, the steam-boat is not liable, if she reversed as soon 'as the other was visible.</p> <p>2. Same — Evidence—Officers—Credibility. ■</p> <p>Where competent officers are in their places, attentive to their duties, and navigating their vessel in accordance with what can be seen, their testimony that a light was not perceived, which must have been seen if properly burning, is entitled to superior credit, if not outweighed by other circumstances.,</p>