dangers of the river

dangers of the river
A term analogous to and of like import with "perils of the sea," including risks arising from natural accidents peculiar to the river, canal or lake, which do not happen by the intervention of man and are not to be prevented by human prudence, and has been extended to cover losses arising from some irresistible force or overwhelming power which no ordinary skill could anticipate or evade. 48 Am J1st Ship § 455.

Ballentine's law dictionary. . 1998.

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