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Admiralty Law Keyed to Maraist
The Daniel Ball
Citation:
77 U.S. 557 (1870)Facts
The Daniel Ball was a steam-powered vessel of 123 tons burden that operated on Grand River in Michigan between Grand Rapids and Grand Haven, transporting merchandise and passengers. The vessel was not inspected or licensed under federal law. It was constructed to draw only two feet of water and was incapable of navigating Lake Michigan. The steamer transported goods that were shipped from Grand Rapids to Grand Haven destined for other states, as well as goods that came from other states destined for places within Michigan. The vessel did not run in connection with any line of steamers on Lake Michigan or any railway line, though there were various vessels running from other states to Grand Haven carrying merchandise.
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