steamer entering harbor
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From 59 U.S. 584 - Lord v. The Steamboat Isaac Newton · 1855Most cited · 2 citing opinions
When a steamer is about to enter a harbor, great caution is required. There being no usage as to an open way, the vigilance is thrown upon the entering vessel. Ordinary care, under such circumstances, will not excuse a steamer for a wrong done. A vessel tied to the shore is helpless. No movement can be made by it to avoid an entering boat; therefore, the whole responsibility rests on such boat.