Abstract
This essay explores the salvage decisions rendered by William Marvin during his time as a judge in Key West (1839-45; 1847-63). It also discusses his celebrated treatise on salvage law (1858), which cemented his reputation as one of America's leading authorities on maritime law. Lastly, it recounts how Marvin superintended the city's notorious wrecking industry.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 317-335 |
| Number of pages | 19 |
| Journal | British Journal of American Legal Studies |
| Volume | 12 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Sep 1 2023 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Law
Keywords
- Federal Courts
- Florida Territorial Courts
- General Average
- Key West
- Marine Salvage
- William Marvin
- Wrecks and Wrecking