District Court, S.D. Ohio December 18, 1968, Civ. A. 6515 (In Re the Complaint of Midland Enterprises, Inc.)

FACTS

HOGAN, District Judge.

The Motor Vessel “Oreo” is a towboat owned by Midland Enterprises, Inc. In May, 1967 the Ohio River Company was the demise charterer and bailee in possession of the Orco and thirteen barges, each of which were likewise owned by Midland. The barges were each about 200 feet in length and are used for the transportation of cargo.