On Mon, 03 Oct 2005 22:50:33 +0000, Gene Kearns wrote:


I also predict that the swamped vessel will be found guilty of
contributory negligence in not requiring all of those aboard to *already*
be wearing their life jackets.

Also, New York requires at least two crew for any boat carrying more than
21 passengers. One report has the boat with non-fixed chairs. As the
boat listed, everything slid to that side. I'm thinking the swamped
vessel will have a considerable level of negligence by the time this is
over.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/4306250.stm