Under a contract of carriage, Bravo Shipping promised to deliver Alpha Manufacturing's widget from Vancouver to Miami. That contract was subject to theHague Rulesand a Himalaya Clause. A stevedore hired by Bravo negligently damaged the widget during the journey. The damage is valued at. Which of the following statements is most likely to be TRUE?

Select one:

A.Although Bravo effectively enjoys the benefit of an exclusion clause, Alpha is entitled to receive $25 000 from the stevedore.

B.Alpha is not entitled to receive $25 000 from either Bravo or the stevedore.

C.Alpha is entitled to receive $25 000 from the stevedore unless Bravo assigns its rights to that stevedore.

D.As a result of theHague Rules, Bravo and the stevedore are jointly and severally liable for Alpha's loss.

E.Although Bravo is not liable, Alpha is entitled to receive $25 000 from Bravo's insurance company.