Lloyd's Law Reports

Professor Robert Merkin KC; Dr Johanna Hjalmarsson

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PRESIDENT OF INDIA v. WEST COAST STEAMSHIP COMPANY (THE "PORTLAND TRADER")

[1964] 2 Lloyd's Rep. 443

UNITED STATESCOURT OF APPEALS

Before Circuit Judge Hamley, Circuit Judge Hamlin and Circuit Judge Koelsch

Unseaworthiness - "Due diligence to . . . properly man, equip, and supply the ship" -Absence of radar and loran-Dangerous waters-Failure to safeguard cargo after casualty-Negligence of master-Sea-water damage to cargo-Claim by cargo-owners - Liability of shipowners - U.S. Carriage of Goods by Sea Act, 1936. Carriage by sea - Negligence of master - Liability of shipowner.

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