THE LOUISIANA


70 U.S. 164 (1865)

3 Wall. 164

THE LOUISIANA.

Supreme Court of United States.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Mr. Schley, for the owners of the Louisiana, appellants in the suit.

After an excellent argument by Mr. Bernard Carter, of Baltimore (his first before this bench), and Mr. J.M. Campbell, contra,


Mr. Justice GRIER delivered the opinion of the court.

The steamer Flushing being aground on Hampton Bar, out of the channel or course of vessels navigating the bay or harbor, and incapable of motion, cannot be justly charged with any participation in causing the collision.

The collision being caused by the Louisiana drifting from her moorings, she must be liable for the damages consequent thereon, unless she can show...

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