| D.S.C. | Apr 22, 1891

Simonton, J.

The libel is in rem for sum due to the stevedore who loaded the vessel. Claimant excepts to the jurisdiction. The services were performed upon the vessel, afloat in Georgetown harbor, and were maritime in their character. This court follows The Canada, 7 Fed. Rep. 119; The Senator, 21 Fed. Rep. 191; The Gilbert Knapp, 37 Fed. Rep. 209. Exception overruled.

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