unseaworthiness
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From 358 U.S. 423 - Crumady v. the Joachim Hendrik Fisser · 1959Most cited · 1,341 citing opinions
Unseaworthiness extends not only to the vessel but to the crew and to appliances that are appurtenant to the ship. And as to appliances the duty of the shipowner does not end with supplying them; he must keep them in order.