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IN RE M/V FAY BLACKMAN

No. 27594.

437 F.2d 542 (1971)

In the Matter of Coastal Towing Corporation, as owner of the M/V FAY BLACKMAN, Praying for Exoneration from or Limitation of Liability. COASTAL TOWING CORPORATION, Libellant-Appellee, v. The M/V EMILY JEAN, her engines, tackle, apparel, furniture, etc., Respondent, Lincoln Boat Corporation, Respondent-Appellant.

United States Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit.

Rehearing Denied March 24, 1971.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Francis Emmett, Benjamin W. Yancey, New Orleans, La., for appellant. Terriberry, Carroll, Yancey & Farrell, New Orleans, La., of counsel.

Charles E. Dunbar, III, John Poitevent, New Orleans, La., for appellee; Phelps, Dunbar, Marks, Claverie & Sims, New Orleans, La., of counsel.

Before JONES, BELL, and GODBOLD, Circuit Judges.

GODBOLD, Circuit Judge:

This case arises from the collision of two barge tows on the Mississippi River. A downbound tow powered by the motor vessel Emily Jean and an upbound tow powered by the motor vessel Fay Blackman collided in the vicinity of mile 404.4, near Port Gibson, Mississippi. Two barges were destroyed, one was damaged, and two Fay Blackman crew members jumped overboard and were drowned. All third party claims against the vessels were settled and the proceeding...

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