THE FAIRBANKS


76 U.S. 420 (____)

9 Wall. 420

THE FAIRBANKS.

Supreme Court of United States.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Mr. J.C. Carter, for the appellant; Mr. R.D. Benedict, contra.


Mr. Justice CLIFFORD gave the details of the case, and delivered the opinion of the court.

Rules and regulations for preventing collisions on navigable waters, between ships and vessels engaged in our mercantile marine as well as between ships and vessels in the navy of the United States, have been prescribed by Congress.

Steam vessels, when under way, are required to carry a bright light at foremasthead, so constructed...

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