Braun was a director of Cable Shipping Ltd., a corporation which leased a large wharf from Valdez. Braun gave instructions to the person in charge of the wharf that the S.S. Cambridge would be using the wharf to unload its cargo. The S.S. Cambridge damaged the wharf on its arrival, and the wharf owner brought an action against Cable Shipping Ltd. for repairs. If Cable Shipping Ltd. was the ship owner, it would be liable for the damage.

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As the entity responsible for the operation and activities at the wharf, including the decision to allow the S.S. Cambridge to use the facility, Cable Shipping Ltd. would be liable for damages caused by the ship if they were the ship owner, under principles of vicarious liability and responsibility for the actions of the entities under their control or direction.

Braun Was a Director of Cable Shipping Ltd