MORTON, District Judge.
The question presented is whether on the facts stated this court has jurisdiction in admiralty (1) to enforce maritime liens for services, supplies, etc., and (2) of a suit to foreclose a ship mortgage on Showboat. Jurisdiction is opposed by the state court receiver on the ground that she is not a "vessel" within the admiralty meaning.
The Revised Statutes, § 3, provide that "the word `vessel' includes every description of water...
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