The Blackheath - 195 U.S. 361 (1904)

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The Blackheath, 195 U.S. 361 (1904)

The Blackheath

No. 34

Argued October 31, 1904

Decided November 28, 1904

195 U.S. 361

Syllabus

Admiralty has jurisdiction of a libel in rem against a vessel for the damages caused by its negligently running into a beacon in a channel,

although the beacon is attached to the bottom.

The facts are stated in the opinion.

Page 195 U. S. 364