Alva Steamship Co. Ltd. v. City of New York and Merritt-Chapman & Scott Corp., decided by the Court of Appeals (2nd Cir.) on Jan. 30, 1980

Liability of shipowner and contract salvor for negligent salvage

Questions of contract salvor’s liability and the responsibility of the contracting shipowner arose in the context of a proceeding commenced by the shipowner for exoneration from or limitation of liability.