In re Ginther

THOMSEN, Chief Judge.

The petition in this case presents the following questions: (1) whether the mother or the widow of a deceased seaman should receive his wages and effects paid into this court pursuant to 46 U.S. C.A. § 626, and (2) what law applies in determining the answer to the foregoing question.

The body of Seaman Roy F. Ginther was found in the Baltimore Harbor on November 6, 1959. He was last seen alive aboard his vessel, the S.S. American Ranger, on October 30, 1959. In accordance with 46 U.S.C.A. § 626, wages owing the decedent less certain deductions, and decedent’s personal…