steamer's duty to avoid collision
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From 59 U.S. 570 - The Steamer Oregon Roger Heirn Master and Part-Owner v. Joseph and Francis Rocca the Steamer Oregon Roger a Heirn Master and Part-Owner · 1855Most cited · 26 citing opinions
The rule of this court is, when a steamer approaches a sailing vessel, the steamer is required to exercise the necessary precaution to avoid a collision; and if this be not done, prima facie the steamer is chargeable with fault.