INSURANCE COMPANY OF NORTH AMERICA v. S/S BROOKLYN MARU, JAPAN LINE LTD. (THE "BROOKLYN MARU")1

[1975] 2 Lloyd's Rep. 512

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK

Before District Judge Harold R. Tyler, Jr.

United States - Bill of lading - Limitation of liability - Damage to photographic equipment packed and sealed in container by shipper - Whether container a "package" and carrier entitled to limit liability to $500 - United States Carriage of Goods by Sea Act (46 U.S. Code s. 1304 (5)).