District Court, D. Massachusetts December 20, 2001, CIV.A. 99-11312-REK (In Re Cape Fear, Inc. for Exoneration of Liab.)

Opinion and Order

KEETON, District Judge.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. Introduction . © CO (M

A. Introductory Description of the Cape Fear and Her Use O CO Cd

B. The Sailing of Sister Ships. T — 1 CO <M

C. Engagement of Novack as Captain. 1 — 1 CO <M

II. The Last Voyage of the Cape Fear.231

A. The Voyage Planning.231

B. Departure From New Bedford.231

C. Outbound: Steaming Down to Clamming Grounds.232

D.