CAPITAL COASTAL SHIPPING CORP. AND BULK TOWING CORP. v. THE HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE CO. (UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, THIRD PARTY) (THE "CRISTIE")1

[1975] 2 Lloyd's Rep. 100

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT EASTERN DISTRICT OF VIRGINIA NORFOLK DIVISION

Before District Judge Walter E. Hoffman

United States - Marine insurance - Perils insured against - Warranty that particular person should be master of vessel - Vessel sinking in port - Different person master at the time-Whether loss due to perils of the sea and so covered by policy - Whether warranty broken - Whether warranty waived. United States - Marine insurance - Construction of policy - Contra proferentem rule - Whether applicable.