QUASI DERELICT
\kwˈe͡ɪza͡ɪ dˈɛɹɪlˌɪkt], \kwˈeɪzaɪ dˈɛɹɪlˌɪkt], \k_w_ˈeɪ_z_aɪ d_ˈɛ_ɹ_ɪ_l_ˌɪ_k_t]\
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When a vessel, without being abandoned, is no longer under thecontrol or direction of those on board, (as where part of the crew are dead, and theremainder are physically and mentally incapable of providing for their own safety.) sheis said to be quasi derelict. Sturtevant v. Nicholaus, 1 Newb. Adm. 449, Fed. Cas. No.13,578.
By Henry Campbell Black
