Ask a Maritime Attorney: Does the old-time salvage law apply?

Question: I came across a rigid inflatable dinghy during a return trip from Catalina last weekend. The boat was drifting with no other boats in sight, so we tied the bowlin

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2 Responses

Jeff Petron says:

September 23, 2021 at 1:26 pm

Here’s an idea: How about contacting the rightful owner and making his or her day by simply returning it. If they are so inclined, they might offer to take you out to lunch or for drinks. You might actually find greater joy and satisfaction from doing the right thing than you would from receiving a salvage fee.
1. Norman Dyck says:
  
  October 20, 2021 at 9:17 pm
  
  Hello Dave! Long time no talk❗️
  Fascinating to read here in your blog.
  BTW. Nice “new” website you have! I find your “idea” a true classic. Out to lunch or a few drinks… in lieu of receiving a salvage fee.
  I logged in your Seal Beach address.

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