v3445-567

UNITED STATES COURT OP APPEALS

FOR THE NINTH CIRCUIT

In the Matter of the Petition of

WATERMAN STEAMSHIP CORPORATION, a

corporation, owner of the vessel

SS CHICKASAW, for exoneration from

and limitation of liability.

GAY COTTONS, INC., et al., ) NO. 2176?

Cargo Claimants,

SALOM BABY WEAR,

Cargo Claimant,

UNITED STATES OP AMERICA,

Cargo Claimant.

FILED

*NWL a LUCK. CLERK

ANSWERING BRIEF OP

APPELLEE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

WM. MATTHEW BYRNE, JR.

United States Attorney

FREDERICK M. BROS 10, JR.

Assistant United States Attorney

Chief of Civil Division

JOHN P. MEADOWS, Attorney in Charge

PAUL GARY STERLING, Attorney

Admiralty and Shipping Section

West Coast Office

Department of Justice

San Francisco, California

Attorneys for United States of America

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