J. GERBER & CO. INC. v. THE "SABINE HOWALDT" AND HOWALDT & CO. PAN AMERICAN TRADE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION v. SAME (THE "SABINE HOWALDT")

[1971] 2 Lloyd's Rep. 78

UNITED STATESCOURT OF APPEALS(SECOND CIRCUIT)

Before Circuit Judge Moore, Circuit Judge Smith and Circuit Judge Anderson

United States - Bill of lading - Damage to cargo - Steel products damaged by rust due to sea water - Vessel fitted with MacGregor type hatch covers - Unseaworthiness - "Perils of the sea" - Liability of carrier- United States Carriage of Goods by Sea Act, 1936, sect. 3 (1) (2), sect. 4 (2) (c) (46 U.S.C., sect. 1300 et seq.).