7. Damage to Crew and Passengers.—
Personal belongings of crew and passengers may be lost or injured in the collision and the measure of damages is the same as in the case of the cargo. If totally lost, the value at the time of the collision governs not what the articles originally cost when new. If only injured, then the difference between sound and damaged condition controls. Interest follows as in other cases.
Personal injuries and loss of life are also included in collision damage. The measure here is the same as in similar matters on land.