Ocean and Inland Water TransportationD. Appleton, 1906 - 395 pages |
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... — Decline in sail tonnage , 22. - Explanation of the substitution of steam for sails , 23. - Future of the sailing vessel , 25. - References for further reading , 25 . 13-25 CHAPTER III THE HISTORY OF THE OCEAN CARRIER - THE ix.
... — Decline in sail tonnage , 22. - Explanation of the substitution of steam for sails , 23. - Future of the sailing vessel , 25. - References for further reading , 25 . 13-25 CHAPTER III THE HISTORY OF THE OCEAN CARRIER - THE ix.
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... References for further reading , 43 . CHAPTER IV WAYS AND TERMINALS OF OCEAN TRANSPORTATION Factors determining the location of ocean routes , 44. - The North Atlantic route , 46. - The route via the Suez Canal , 46. - Route around ...
... References for further reading , 43 . CHAPTER IV WAYS AND TERMINALS OF OCEAN TRANSPORTATION Factors determining the location of ocean routes , 44. - The North Atlantic route , 46. - The route via the Suez Canal , 46. - Route around ...
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... References for further reading , 98 . CHAPTER VII THE OCEAN MAIL SERVICE PAGES 87-98 99-106 Volume of ocean mail , 99. - Cost of transporting ocean and foreign mails , 99. - The contracts with steamship companies for carrying the mails ...
... References for further reading , 98 . CHAPTER VII THE OCEAN MAIL SERVICE PAGES 87-98 99-106 Volume of ocean mail , 99. - Cost of transporting ocean and foreign mails , 99. - The contracts with steamship companies for carrying the mails ...
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... References for further read- ing , 133 . CHAPTER X MONOPOLY AND COMPETITION IN THE OCEAN TRANSPOR- TATION SERVICE · 134-141 Monopoly defined , 134. - Reasons why competition is stronger among ocean carriers than among railroads , 135 ...
... References for further read- ing , 133 . CHAPTER X MONOPOLY AND COMPETITION IN THE OCEAN TRANSPOR- TATION SERVICE · 134-141 Monopoly defined , 134. - Reasons why competition is stronger among ocean carriers than among railroads , 135 ...
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... References for further reading , 158 . CHAPTER XII • PAGES 159-168 COÖPERATION AND COMBINATION OF OCEAN AND RAIL CARRIERS Rail and ocean carriers need to coöperate , 159. - Facilities for shipping by rail and water on through bills of ...
... References for further reading , 158 . CHAPTER XII • PAGES 159-168 COÖPERATION AND COMBINATION OF OCEAN AND RAIL CARRIERS Rail and ocean carriers need to coöperate , 159. - Facilities for shipping by rail and water on through bills of ...
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Page 206 - Corn, fish, salt, fruit, flour, and seed are warranted free from average, unless general, or the ship be stranded...
Page 201 - Mariners, and of all other Perils, Losses, and Misfortunes, that have or shall come to the Hurt, Detriment, or Damage of the said Goods and Merchandises and Ship, &c., or any Part thereof...
Page 206 - ... they are, of the seas, men-of-war, fire," enemies, pirates, rovers, thieves, jettisons, letters of mart and countermart, surprisals, takings at sea, arrests, restraints and detainments of all kings, princes, and people* of what nation, condition, or quality soever...
Page 116 - No carrier or party in possession of all or any of the property herein described shall be liable for any loss thereof or damage thereto by causes beyond its control, or by floods or by fire from any cause or wheresoever occurring; or by riots, strikes, or stoppage of labor...
Page 206 - ... perils, losses, and misfortunes that have or shall come to the hurt, detriment, or damage of the said goods and merchandises and ship, etc., or any part thereof; and in case of any loss or misfortune, it shall be lawful...
Page 117 - ... by explosion, bursting of boilers, breakage of shafts or any latent defect in hull, machinery -or appurtenances, by collisions, stranding or other accidents of navigation of whatsoever kind...
Page 258 - Vessels built within the United States, and belonging wholly to citizens thereof, and vessels which may be captured in war by citizens of the United States, and lawfully condemned as prize, or which may be adjudged to be forfeited for a breach of the laws of the United States, being wholly owned by citizens, and no others, may be registered as directed in this Title.
Page 117 - The owner or consignee shall pay the freight and all other lawful charges accruing on said property, and, if required, shall pay the same before delivery. If upon inspection it is ascertained that the articles shipped are not those described in this bill of lading, the freight charges must be paid upon the articles actually shipped.
Page 118 - Such water carriage shall be performed subject to all the terms and provisions of, and all the exemptions from liability contained in the Act of Congress of the United States, approved on February 13, 1893, and entitled "An act relating to the navigation of vessels, etc.
Page 206 - ... all other perils, losses, and misfortunes that have or shall come to the hurt, detriment, or damage of the said goods and merchandises and ship, &c., or any part thereof...