NETERER, District Judge (after stating the facts as above).
Compensation for services in rendering assistance to a ship at sea or her cargo, or both, from impending sea peril, when successful and voluntary, is a maritime lien upon the ship or cargo, or both and may be impressed in rem (Admiralty Rule 18 [28 USCA § 723]); and, where the owners or underwriters employ such services, proceedings in personam against the employer may be had. The Sabine,
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