Question 2864Deck General70% to pass
A contract of affreightment is a _______________.
AI Explanation
The correct answer is C) Bill of Lading.
A contract of affreightment is a contract between a shipowner and a shipper for the transportation of goods. A bill of lading is the primary document used to evidence this contract. It serves as a receipt for the goods, a contract of carriage, and a document of title.
The other options are incorrect because:
A) Bottomry Bond is a form of maritime loan, not a contract of affreightment.
B) A manifest is a list of the cargo carried on a ship, not a contract of affreightment.
D) A Portage Bill is a document related to the cost of transporting goods, not a contract of affreightment.
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