The Winnie

Citations

• 137 F. 166
• 1905 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 219

Syllabus

<p>1. Towage—Suit Against Tug—Evidence op Condition op Sea.</p> <p>In determining the condition of the sea during a towage service in controversy, the allegations of tlio pleadings and the observations of tbe witnesses taken on tho water are to be regarded, rather than a record condition of the wind noted at a weather station several miles distant and at a considerable altitude above tbe water.</p> <p>2. Same—Injury op Tow by Pounding in Rough Water-HLiability of Tug.</p> <p>It is tbe duty of a tug to exercise care to provide against the injury of a tow alongside by pounding against her side when the water is rough, and she is liable for an injury so received because of the improper arrangement of tbe tow.</p>