The Plymouth Rock

12 F. 927, 1882 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 152

Opinion

Brown, D. J.

When the aid of the City of Eiehmond was requested by the captain of the Plymouth Eock, the latter, as I find upon the evidence, was neither in actual nor apprehended danger, being in tow of the Germania, which was fully able to take care of her. The request for aid was merely to expedite her passage and to take off her passengers for their more convenient landing. It is not, therefore, a case of salvage on the part of the City of Eiehmond.

The libellant'is entitled to a reasonable sum for towage and taking passengers. If the parties do not agree, a reference on that point may be taken.

No costs up to this time are allowed, and the libellant should pay the disbursements on the arrest of the vessel. The Sebastian Bach, ante, 172.